The members of Fort Shame have been stalwarts in the Columbus, Ohio music scene for too many years to count. Individually, they have logged time with some of the best bands the city has had on offer (Scrawl, Lilybandits, Evil Queens, Earwig, Bush League All Star). 

They formed in 2009 and have now released their debut full-length, Double Wide through Peloton Records / Red Eye Distribution. 

Double Wide contains immaculately crafted songs. Todd May and Sue Harshe sing in weathered harmony, a study in contrasts – Harshe’s plaintive vocal, unadorned and unsentimental, singing with May’s whiskey-burn of a voice that seems to promise something illicit and ignited. Jamey Ball’s bass playing and George Hondroulis’ drumming propel the music, keeping it dense and compact; and all this happens before mentioning May’s exceptional guitar playing and Harshe’s understated piano, all of which create songs that are odd, compelling, and a little bit beautiful.