Shellac

Shellac

Country: US

Influence: 53.63% Fanbase: 30.33% Trending: 65.28% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-09-09

1,650

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-29 18:55:48 UTC

Genres

popchicago indierockpost-punkgarage psychexperimental rockmath rocknoise rockpost-hardcorerockalternativealternative rockalternativegbvfiothersexperimentalpunkpunksasscorechicago punk

Biography

Shellac, the self-described "minimalist rock trio," defied music industry norms with their unconventional approach to touring, album releases, and promotion. Despite their sporadic schedule and disinterest in commercial success, Shellac gained a devoted international following for their distinctive blend of jagged guitar, throbbing bass, and intricate drumming. Comprised of Steve Albini, Bob Weston, and Todd Trainer, the band's sound, influenced by noise rock and math rock, showcased their tight musical interplay and commitment to creative experimentation.

Formed as a collaboration between Albini and Trainer, Shellac emerged from Chicago's underground scene, with a sound characterized by fractured guitar tones and unconventional song structures. The band's deliberate pace of touring and recording, coupled with their refusal to conform to industry pressures, cemented their reputation as fiercely independent artists. With a legacy spanning albums like At Action Park and Terraform, Shellac's impact on alternative music endures, despite their unexpected disbandment following Albini's untimely passing in 2024.

Shellac Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-09-09

Shellac indexes high with fans in the 45-64 range in UNITED STATES, JAPAN, BRAZIL. The skew is heavily male (77%), which clarifies product positioning and tone. Momentum is most visible on Youtube with 1,480 avg views per post; Youtube rounds out day-to-day engagement. The brand graph leans toward leading lifestyle names, making streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products a natural test bed. Choose Shellac when the KPI is cultural lift plus measurable fan actions.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Shellac score 1.09%Moderate bucket.
Followers:1,650
Engagements:18
Rate:1.1%
Posts:400
Views:1,480
Avg Likes:15
Avg Comments:2
Avg Views:1,480

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 1,650 · Engagements 18 · Rate 1.1%
Posts 400 · Views 1,480 · Avg Likes 15 · Avg Comments 2 · Avg Views 1,480
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 45-64: 41%
25-34: 24%
35-44: 22%
18-24: 11%
Largest: 45-64 (41%); next: 25-34 (24%)
Gender Split Female: 23%
Male: 77%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (77%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (25%)
JAPAN (10%)
BRAZIL (8%)
FRANCE (8%)
UNITED KINGDOM (8%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (25%), JAPAN (10%), BRAZIL (8%)
Platform Engagement Youtube: 1,480 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 1,480 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 15 avg likes

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Artist: Shellac

Date Range: 2025-12-29 → 2025-12-29
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