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Seattle, Washington's Shoplifting is composed of members Hannah Blilie (drummer), Chris Pugmire (vocalist and guitarist), Devin Welch (guitarist), and Melissa Lock (bassist). The revivalist-riot grrrl punk band started in 2003 and is reminiscent of former riot grrrl bands Bikini Kill and Bratmobile, with major musical similairity with that of Huggy Bear. Great band to see live. DISCOGRAPHY: KRS/5RC Releases KRS407 Body Stories CD/LP KRS416 7" KRS417 self-titled 12"/CDEP KRS/5RC Compilations KRS358 Otis' Opuses CD KRS401 Tracks and Fields 2CD Other Discography Ecitcar/Evil Cassette (Self-Released) Zum Audio Comp Vol 3 CD .

After a few theoretical sessions of careful planning,, followed by alcohol consumption, the band finaly started playing in March 2002. The basic idea was to play pop punk. Later it turned out that everyone had a different definition of the genre, which, in the long run, helped create a pretty unique sound. But, that was later, and right now it only made some confusion and misunderstandings. . And then, in a completely surprising and unexplainable outburst of self confidence, in July 2002 they entered the studio and recorded a two song demo. Even though the Shoplifters sounded a bit more...