Penny Shades, hailing from Nelson, BC, is a vibrant neo/alt-soul quartet ensemble renowned for their original music. Characterized by mesmerizing 3-part harmonies, electrifying lead vocals, and contemporary grooves infused with a touch of psychedelic allure. Sometimes, it’s the most devastating moments that force you to consider who you are, where you stand, and where you need to go to stay true. For Penny Shades frontwoman Sarah Orton, the pivotal moment was the freak accident Nelson Flood that drowned the basement music studio that she, her partner, and four other bands shared under five hundred gallons of water. Drummer and vocalist Ness Benamran comments: “‘Hardlines’ was written when the band was going through changes, which probably opened us to trying out new ideas, so we started ex...