Shade

Britpop sound, straight out of Steel City.

Shade is a post-punk indie band with aspirations to become the next Blur or Oasis. The Pittsburgh quintet's brooding, intense music has earned them the respect of the local underground music scene with plenty of comparisons to Radiohead, Manic Street Preachers and The Stone Roses. The band's self-released 2002 debut, 'Forever Now, Nowhere Tomorrow,' is a lush, psychedelic ride that offers a good taste of their live sound, and shows off their knack for great songwriting. With their fan base beginning to stretch outside of Steel City, Shade is poised to get more national attention. If you're into Britpop, you would do well to check these guys out. -- Stephen Hood