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Chuck Shirock
.SHIROCK has received acclaim from the
Clikes of LADYGUNN, American Songwriter,
Earmilk and PopDust to name a few.
C. SHIROCK is Chuck Shirock - founer,
frontman and primary writer for internationally have is today. For me this is a constant reminder
acclaimed band, SHIROCK. The new music from to live fully wherever I am. I’ve wasted too many
C. SHIROCK is an evolution and a distillation of
his previous work, cutting to the core of his i
dentity, with a power and clarity not heard be-
fore. Blending anthemic choruses, musical builds philosophers, Seneca.”
and releases with heartfelt and personal lyrics,
the new music from C.SHIROCK delivers a
vulnerability, urgency and an aching vocal that is
uniquely his own. Driving rhythms and bass
are anchors to the soaring melodies, layers of
keyboards, and programming that call to mind
the emotive, intelligent pop music of artists such
as Peter Gabriel and David Bowie.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, C. SHIROCK
has lived in the Philippines, Scotland and
Nashville. Coming from a family of creatives and
musicians, he grew up the oldest of four, playing
piano, writing and composing from a very early
age. His mother was a professional ballet dancer,
his father an avid guitarist and his grandfather an
accomplished jazz pianist.
The cultural influences of C. SHIROCK’s
upbringing, both musically and melodically,
can be heard in his latest releases. Seamlessly
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blending his refined melodic and pop sensibility
with years of classical training and hints of Phil
Collins, Prince, and The Cure, C. SHIROCK has
established a defined and modern sound. After
going through major life changes and transitions,
C. SHIROCK decided it was time for a change
of identity and took the leap from playing in his
band SHIROCK, to going it alone. “I viewed it as
a continuation or an evolution or sorts. It’s been
incredibly freeing and liberating to chase
whatever turns me on...to create without
inhibition”, reveals the musician.
Continuing to carve out his unique place with
this new project, C. SHIROCK unveils “All We
Have Is This Moment”. The stunning track
narrates being present, as we never know what
tomorrow will hold and glistens with ethereal
synths, haunting vocals and twinkling percussion.
The songwriter confides, “Never has this song
felt more true - with so much uncertainty in the
world, so much fear and so many questions, all we
days living for some future that I don’t even know
if it will come. It’s a song about learning to ‘live
immediately.’ - a phrase from one of my favorite
C. SHIROCK has found success with his music
featured in multiple TV networks including MTV,
NBC and ABC, as well as working with brands
such as American Eagle and Hollister. He has
performed at major summer festivals in front of
hundreds of thousands of people across the US
and UK, alongside acts such as Twenty One
Pilots, Cage The Elephant and Manchester
Orchestra, to name a few. Outside of his music,
the songwriter is also a professional model
landing his face on campaigns across the globe.
He has further involved himself in charity work,
where he has partnered with various homeless
and poverty-focused organizations.
http://www.cshirock.com
https://www.facebook.com/cshirock
https://twitter.com/cshirock
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