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SHINU - [/ʃɪ:nju/] - “shi-noo” Verb:JP (しぬ) To die; to pass away; to expire ​ ​ GNU - [/g:nju/] - “ga-noo” Noun: A large dark antelope with a long head, a beard and mane, and a sloping back; wildebeest Just like the unwitting animal of it's namesake, which keeps coming back to the waterhole to drink regardless of how many crocodiles are swimming nearby, Shinu Gnu are a band who refuse to lay down and die quietly … In fact, Shinu Gnu refuse to do anything quietly. Slinking out onto the scene late 2016, the trio from Sydney have played on a plethora of bills in and out of their home town, mixing it up with bands from all genres. The three piece blend all the classic elements of alternative rock - be it indie, garage, grunge, powerpop and more. The result is noisy, head-bopping rock with a strong penchant for pop melodies, all delivered with a swathe of mid-age angst. Inspired by bands such as Superchunk, Dinosaur Jr, Archers Of Loaf, Husker Du, et al. May 2018 saw the release of the