New Release: Shoobie Doobie Doo by False Corners

Whether the False Corners‘ debut title sends your mind Stevie Wonder’s way (“Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day”) or even further back to Sinatra’s “Strangers in the Night” (“doobie-doobie-doo”), you’ve missed the mark. Releasing EPs piecemeal in a sort of riddling way over the past couple of years, the trilogy added up with the release of Shoobie Doobie Doo.

Jack Shaw took some time off from his band The Head to conjure up some tunes of his own, pulling in some of the best local artists out there.

Working with longtime friend, producer Damon Moon, Shaw penned the words and music for each song. The result is a highly listenable album exhibiting flavors of indie pop and rock. While False Corners won’t be a live experience, you can keep up with The Head as well as all the uber talented artists on this album. Below are our reactions to each EP release.

Shoobie: Shaw Evolves with False Corners (1/26/24)

To say Jack Shaw has been a fixture of the Atlanta music scene for well over a decade is an understatement. Along with his twin brother Mike and guitarist Jacob Morrell, The Head was formed back in 2007 when the brothers were just 15 years old and Morrell was 14. Since then, the trio has toured the U.S. and U.K. accumulating a repertoire of several releases. False Corners is the newest iteration for drummer Jack, who has written the words and music for the Shoobie EP, enlisting alternate vocalists to lead each one. Friend and producer Damon Moon was at the controls for production. He also performed all over the record with Shaw.

The four-song EP is a wonderful mix of indie pop and sentimental emotions. “Somewhere” is a luscious ballad that promises to pluck at the heartstrings of its listeners. Vocalist Chloe Kay provides the angelic voice that ties this song together. The simple and stark “Bare” features Anna Griffith on seemingly effortless vocals. This wispy, mid-tempo tune adds a new feel to the release. The lone male voice on the EP is provided by Tyler Key on “She Said,” a perfect radio-friendly pop song for the new year. The opening harmonica notes evoke an Asbury Park, NJ vibe. Emily Backus offers up a folksier pop sound on “Where is My Blood.” The brightest light here is Shaw’s excellent songwriting chops, each track masterfully tailored to suit the respective vocalists. Imagine a writer pairing with four vocalists who bring their unique styles and personalities, creating a sort of Myers-Briggs personality set of songs. This would be that.

From the Shoobie press release, Shaw reflects on the creation of False Corners, “I’ve always loved that Brill Building format of writing songs for other artists to sing. Collaborating with Damon has allowed me to explore that format more than ever. He’s been my George Martin and Wrecking Crew rolled into one.”

Shaw kindly answered some questions for No Earplugs:

Where did the name False Corners come from? False Corners are what contractors build to add corners to a structure, I think. I really don’t know the phrase’s true definition. I just heard an architect use the term once to describe building corners for this room he was designing. Regardless, “False Corners” wouldn’t leave my head so I decided to put it to use.    

What specific instruments do you and Damon each play? On Shoobie specifically, I play the acoustic guitar, drums, and glockenspiel. Damon plays everything else (electric guitar, bass, keys, synth). On “She Said,” Tyler Key actually contributes an electric guitar solo. On “Somewhere,” my brother Mike plays piano. Me Me Me also performs strings on “Somewhere.” 

What other bands are Tyler, Anna, Emily, and Chloe associated with? Tyler Key is an old buddy of mine who has been playing in the Atlanta/Athens scene for a while. Anna Griffith came from the now-defunct band Bandanna. In terms of “Where Is My Blood,” that song is sung by Emily Backus. Emily is the singer of this awesome local band called Mom Friend. “Somewhere” singer Chloe Kay is a singer-songwriter who used to share bills with my own band The Head. She’s also my fiancée! All of these singers are fantastic singer-songwriters in their own right and have released music on their own. Chloe actually just released her second LP I’m free now, I’ll miss you last fall. Most of these guest singers performed for The Goodmood Fund‘s benefit concerts at one point or another. Tyler and Chloe also used to be part of Goodmood’s booking roster in 2019-2020. All of them are amazing artists and people.

Any plans to play live? No. False Corners isn’t a live kind of project. That’s not to say we wouldn’t do a special live performance one day. 

Anything happening with The Head in the near future? Yes! We’re actually working on some new stuff we plan on releasing soon. We’re also about to announce our first live show of the year soon. Expect more from both False Corners and The Head.

Mark your calendars for the Shoobie release January 26 on all streaming platforms. It will be the first installment of a three-volume EP series from the Shaw-Moon collaboration. Stay informed by following False Corners on Instagram and Spotify.

Doobie: False Corners Drop ‘Doobie’ (4/18/25)

Drummer Jack Shaw of The Head has been exploring new horizons lately. His first solo project under the name False Corners was the EP titled Shoobie, released in early 2024. His latest four-song collection is called Doobie. (What could be next?) Once again, Shaw wrote the music and lyrics, while his collaborator and fellow musician Damon Moon of Standard Electric Recorders handled the production, engineering, and mixing. 

“From A Shadow” opens with a nostalgic piano reminiscent of the 1960s, evoking “Louie Louie,” but quickly shifts into an upbeat pop song featuring Atlanta’s Emily Backus of Mom Friend on vocals and a dash of guitar fuzz for good measure. The compelling line “You don’t know my pain” captures the feelings we all share in 2025, resonating deeply with listeners. 

Shaw’s wife, Chloe Kay, beautifully contributes to the release with her vocals on “Goodbye.” She sings “No need to surround / I’m doing okay / I’m learning to drown / And crumble away,” sounding like a person who is clearly in distress, accepting an inevitable outcome. 

Across this project, Shaw demonstrates both experience and skill in his songwriting and musicianship, having performed music professionally for half his life. Bringing in talented vocalists like Kay has proven to be a winning strategy. It’s unclear whether he writes the songs first and then selects singers or if he crafts them with specific voices in mind—either way, we’d love to hear more. 

Kay continues her noteworthy contributions on the enchanting “Tomb of This Size.” The track is enhanced by dreamy strings from Atlanta trio Me Me Me, envelops listeners in a warm embrace, with Kay’s lilting voice perfectly capturing the song’s mood and energy. The lyric, “I notice a pattern in the way you loom / Over the hills tonight,” hints at Kay serenading the moon. 

Finally, “Dedicated Flowers,” sung by Jordan Reynolds of Rose Hotel offers a sober meditation that may transport listeners into a dream state. The lyrics touch on themes of mortality: “Dedicated flowers are left to rot / Up against a marker of stone / They stay a while and offer me a comfort to be known.” Shaw confirms saying, “Death is definitely a theme that pervades a good chunk of this record.” 

False Corners is a conceptual project, and it appears that touring and live performances are unlikely. Shaw has successfully collaborated with these skilled singers and musicians on this, the second installment of a three volume EP series. Fans are excited for more from the Shaw/Moon combo. 

Visit the Bandcamp pages of all the collaborators: False Corners, Chloe Kay, Mom Friend, Rose Hotel, and Me Me Me.

Doo:  False Corners Complete Trifecta (11/7/25)

We all saw it coming. False Corners, the new project from The Head‘s drummer Jack Shaw, has released the third EP of three in the series. EPs one and two, Shoobie and Doobie, featured a variety of vocalists. What else could follow but Doo? Shaw has written another slew of sweet tunes featuring vocals by Rock Eupora, the moniker of Nashville’s Clayton Waller as the sole singer on all four tracks. 

Opening track “My Revolver” finds Waller singing, “Can’t believe in God / Without a favored nod / To all the nihilation” with pop perfection over a solid groove of happiness. Longtime collaborator Damon Moon is again at the helm producing, engineering, mixing, and adding some of his own sounds at his Standard Electric Recorders Co. in Atlanta. “I’m playing acoustic guitar, some small percussion, and some minimal keys/mellotron,” Shaw told No Earplugs. “Damon is playing everything else (i.e., electric guitar, bass, drums, synth stuff, etc.). He’s really been my Wrecking Crew and George Martin rolled into one.” 

With a tranquil organ lead-in, “Knee Pain” kicks in with a jumpy beat and Waller’s smooth, layered vocals. Like many of Shaw’s compositions, songs are well-written and full of hooks, making them instantly hummable. “Safer Hands” is no different, filled with catchy and memorable sounds that invade your brain. Feed the earworm! Waller’s voice is a perfect fit with Shaw’s musical creations. “Small fact, Clayton and I have known each other for over a decade. His band (Rock Eupora) used to play shows with The Head back in the day when we were both traversing the Southeast out of our vans,” Shaw shared.

Closing track “Metal Clothes” drives a little harder and is the most rocking tune on the EP. More meaningful lyrics shine on the track: “Open your lips, I need a sound / I’d love a chance to swim around / Inside that lake rising behind / Your fragile, porcelain eyes.” 

Fans look forward to more music from False Corners and Jack Shaw, whatever the form. For more information, visit the artists’ Bandcamp pages at: False Corners, Rock Eupora, The Head.

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