Wide-angle gritty night shot of a female hip hop artist performing under glowing teal and safety orange laser lights in a dark warehouse, holding a microphone, high energy, dynamic pose
Wide-angle gritty night shot of a female hip hop artist performing under glowing teal and safety orange laser lights in a dark warehouse, holding a microphone, high energy, dynamic pose
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Rapid-fire coastal hip hop

Spitting high-energy frequencies straight from the Santa Cruz coast. Thug Shells blends rapid-fire lyricism with coastal basslines and playful beachside magic to keep the warehouse moving until low tide. Tune in or show up.

Close-up macro shot of a DJ mixer and vinyl turntables glowing under neon green and hot pink lights, hands adjusting a dial, gritty texture, wide-angle lens
Close-up macro shot of a DJ mixer and vinyl turntables glowing under neon green and hot pink lights, hands adjusting a dial, gritty texture, wide-angle lens
Low-Tide Frequencies

Upcoming Broadcasts & Shows

We keep the broadcast signal locked and the physical stages warm. Catch our weekly live streams directly from the studio or see us tearing up physical venues along the Pacific coast with heavy sub-bass.

Live Dates

Pacific Tour: Live at Catalyst

Oct 14 • Santa Cruz, CA

On-Air Live: Warehouse Stream

Oct 28 • Streaming Worldwide

All broadcasts are streamed live on our official channels. Physical tickets for coastal shows are available at the door.

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Book Thug Shells

Ready to bring the high-energy coastal hip hop and warehouse magic to your venue, festival, or broadcast? Drop a line below to lock in booking dates or pitch a collaborative project with the collective.