I daresay that The Sheila Divine are one of those great examples of a band who deserve much more attention than they've received over their career. Forming in Boston back in 1997, most casual fans of the group would've come on board around the release of 1999's 'New Parade' record, which spawned the likes of 'Hum', 'Like A Criminal', and more. If you're a fan of music from the late '90s (and frankly, if you're listening to this podcast, I daresay you are), 'New Parade' should be required listening. Go ahead, take 46 minutes and give it a run. I'll wait right here. (That was great, wasn't it?) But their story doesn't end there. Following another record a couple of years later, the group would split, with a pair of reunions eventually resulting in a constant stream of records since 2012 as an independent act. An acclaimed group of musicians, songwriters, and performers, the band's fanbase is strongest in the US northeast, as well as Belgium. And with good reason, too, because they are a stellar band who are still operating at full capacity, decades down the line. This week, they return with their latest album, the fantastic 'The Middle Ages.' If you're a fan of alternative rock with soaring choruses, frenetic energy, and a viscerally-earnest approach to the craft, you'd do well to check this one out. Since The Sheila Divine's inception, Aaron Perrino has been up the front, serving as vocalist and guitarist. This week, he was kind enough to join us for a chat (well, we actually spoke back in March) to chat about the band's history, their new record, and his familial link to another friend of the show. Anyway, have a listen to The Sheila Divine's 'The Middle Ages,' have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.
