Johannesburg-based trio Shadowclub make rootsy, bluesy rock. Like the classic rock acts that inspire them, Shadowclub are about powerful songs performed with a passion that explodes from the speakers and, live, can be felt at full force by their fans.The album’s title track is a furiously-paced, feel-good rocker, driven by an insistent, funk-fuelled bassline, cacophonous drums and a hip-shaking groove. You’ll hear shades of The Doors and The Ramones, snarled, seductive vocals and woo-hoosthat cry out to be chanted back. Elsewhere, you’ll spot hints of The Who, The White Stripes, John Lee Hooker and Howlin’ Wolf.The album was produced by Matthew Fink and mastered in the States at Magic Garden Studios by Brian Lucey (The Black Keys).

“Guns and Money is a high-energy slab of dirty, sexy rock 'n roll. As if The Black Keys were fronted by Jeff Buckley, Shadowclub are something to truly behold." Lloyd Gedye – Mail And Guardian

“Shadowclub are the most exciting band that I have heard in the last few years. Its dirty blues with a modern, sweaty rock twist!” John Langford – Big Concerts

“It’s time South African music gave us a band to believe in again. That time is now, that band is the Shadowclub.” Jon Monsoon FHM

“Shadowclub are the most authentic and real rock band to come out of South Africa since the nineties. International quality. International appeal. Rock star all the way.” Therese Owen - The Star Tonight

“Every single song on this debut has hit potential and there’s no question that Guns And Money is the best album to come out of South Africa. Ever.” Caro Rayner – The New Age

“One day someone will be inspired after listening to The Shadowclub’s Guns ‘n Money album, to make the best Gangster movie of all time.” Catherine Grenfell – 5FM

When I first ever heard Shadowclub play, my jaw hit the floor. It wasn't the tightness of the band or even the songs to be honest. It was just that I was listening to a genuine bona fide rock n roll group – I realized at that moment that I dont think I'd ever actually heard one before." Jon Savage-5FM

“Shadowclub know how to write songs, know how to deliver them and best of all... sound like they’re having a blast doing it.
Easily the freshest band to come out of Gauteng in some time, Guns and Money contains 12 sizzling blues (or is that boozed?) filled rockers with plenty of attitude, good hooks and a real sense of authenticity to their songs.” Dave Mac – Muse Magazine

“The most important band in South Africa in years” – Rob Forbes -Tuks FM

Album release date:
6 July 2016