Shellac

A self-described "minimalist rock trio," Shellac are a band who succeeded despite their severe disinterest in the standard operating procedures of the music business, even by the relaxed standards of indie rock. Shellac (or, as they sometimes billed themselves, Shellac of North America) didn't tour often, they released recordings even less frequently, they did little if anything to promote their albums, their live appearances had more to do with places they wanted to visit than what constitutes a good market, and they had no interest in making their work user friendly. Despite...