shame is a British post-punk band formed in South London in 2014 by school friends Charlie Steen (vocals), Eddie Green and Sean Coyle-Smith (guitars), Josh Finerty (bass), and Charlie Forbes (drums). The group rehearsed above the Queen's Head pub in Brixton, a venue linked to bands like Fat White Family, and debuted with singles in 2016 before signing to Dead Oceans. Their debut album Songs of Praise (2018) peaked at No. 32 on the UK Albums Chart, followed by Drunk Tank Pink (2021), which reached No. 8, Food for Worms (2023), and Cutthroat (2025). The band's style draws from post-punk influences, evolving toward art-punk elements. shame developed an early reputation for energetic live performances, starting with small gigs at the Queen's Head and progressing to festivals like Pitchfork Music Festival Paris.