Shame is a British post-punk band from South London formed in 2014, consisting of five members with Charlie Steen as lead vocalist. The band has released four studio albums between 2018-2025 and is signed to Dead Oceans Records with professional booking through Ground Control Touring.
Shame has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 84 out of 100. despite having 2K monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including four studio albums released 2018-2025.
Shame works in post-punk originating from United Kingdom (South London). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Shame has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader post-punk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
Shame has approximately 2K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 30 YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.
Fans of Shame often also enjoy Squid, Fontaines D.C., Dry Cleaning, Black Midi, Idles. These artists share common ground in the post-punk space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Shame's approach to post-punk, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 84/100, Shame's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 2K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.