Meet The Shake Ups, an award-winning, Indianapolis-based power-pop music collective! Since 2005, the band has been blending co-ed vocals, bouncy melodies and infectious energy into a refreshingly charming sound.
For the past half-decade, The Shake Ups have been wowing audiences across the U.S. with their power-pop stylings, performing songs from and about cartoons for audiences of all ages. They have appeared at Ponyville Ciderfest on several occasions, as well as such pony events as BronyCon, BABSCon, and Whinny City , among others.
The Shake Ups have released five full-length albums of music inspired by My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which have been acclaimed not only by young followers of MLP, but also by parents, teachers, and even musicians and voice talent from the series itself. The band’s latest projects include ‘The Shake Ups In Beach City,’ a tribute to the Emmy award-winning Cartoon Network series Steven Universe, ‘Legendary Defenders,’ inspired by the critically lauded World Events/Dreamworks sci-fi fantasy classic, Voltron, and ‘Meddling Kids’ a Saturday morning cartoon-themed extravaganza paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of Scooby Doo! They have been awarded the title of ‘Best Local Pop’ in Nuvo Newsweekly’s annual reader’s poll for the past three consecutive years and continue to build on their reputation as a primary force in the fan community. The Shake Ups are professional crowd pleasers whose performances are fun for the whole family.
“Irresistible, poppy music combined with excellent harmonies…The Shake Ups are professional crowd pleasers.”
-Indy Concerts
“The band is best known for putting on all-ages concerts at various conventions… It’s cool that kids and their families have a little space of their own at cons to enjoy some nerd music.”
-Comics Alliance
“Joyful pop songs overflowing with bright melodies and candy-coated harmonies…Bursts of electric guitar add a nice counterpoint to the sweetness.”
-Active Dayton
“A taste explosion for the senses.”
-Canterlot Radio
“Filled with light-hearted beats and catchy tunes.”
-Everfree News
“It’s amazing how The Shake Ups In Ponyville extract hidden potential from the show My Little Pony and produce it into a new form of media.”
-Lycan Dese Beats
“A breath of fresh air.”
-Ear Candy Magazine