Shakalak are a 5-piece Dublin-based band who have built a dedicated cult following over the last number of years, coupling lyrical dexterity with musical brilliance, and inspiring creativity and building community wherever they play."Cummins is the real deal; a curious, musical, staccato flow, and brilliantly nostalgic and visceral tales of festival, childhood, football and chippers."
- The Irish Times on Shakalak frontman John CumminsTheir latest single Gimmy was released in December 2024 with an animated video made by Californian artist Madeleine Schmidt. “Some songs write themselves - we pick up what people and places are putting down. Gimmy is one of them. Anthemic, melodic, rhythmic. It is a hope-driven, introspective love letter.” - John Cummins, lead vocalist of Shakalak.