Beyond the swinging girl group doo-wop and garage rock retro moxie of Shannon & the Clams is evidence of an entire universe of grief and love – perfectly encapsulated by an album created in mourning, The Moon Is in the Wrong Place. The third S&TC album produced by Dan Auerbach, The Moon sees Shannon Shaw and her bandmates process the sudden and tragic loss of Shaw’s fiancé. Slow and somber is miles from the band’s typical style, and there’s a brightness in the way Shannon & the Clams allow dark moments to catch the light of day. Being Dead opens. – Christina Garcia
