SHAMEGRIN
Dark Emo Rap & Emotional Rock
No face. Just sound.
Dark emo rap and emotional rock by Canadian artist Gary Makinson. SHAMEGRIN blends cinematic music, alternative hip hop and raw storytelling into songs for people who smile while they’re breaking. Explore the latest releases, official videos and full catalog.
The Stutter Boys and the ShameGrin
The latest SHAMEGRIN single by Canadian artist Gary Makinson — raw, late-night, emotional, and built for people still fighting themselves.
Stream the full track on Spotify and explore the SHAMEGRIN catalog. This is dark emotional music for the hours when your mind will not shut off. No face. Just sound.
Recent
singles
New on
SoundCloud
Where to
listen
Spotify
The Stutter Boys and the ShameGrin
Spotify Artist
Gary Makinson / SHAMEGRIN
SoundCloud
SHAMEGRIN · 815 tracks · new music daily
YouTube
@GarySoundCloud · official music videos
TikTok
@shamegrin · clips and drops
Buy on Vinyl
The ShameGrin Collection · limited physical release
For people who
smile while
breaking
Gary Makinson is the Canadian artist behind SHAMEGRIN — a music project combining dark emo rap, emotional rock, alternative hip hop and cinematic storytelling.
SHAMEGRIN is built around raw, confessional songs shaped by anxiety, heartbreak, loneliness, identity and survival. The music is made for people who recognize the feeling behind the smile.
There is no need for a manufactured image. The music is the identity. SHAMEGRIN is the sound behind the smile — raw, personal, dark and honest.
SHAMEGRIN is the music project of Canadian artist Gary Makinson, creating dark emo rap, emotional rock, alternative hip hop and cinematic music shaped by anxiety, heartbreak, loneliness and raw personal storytelling.
— Gary Makinson · SHAMEGRIN
Press & bookings → shamegrin@icloud.comWritten at 3am
For the hours when your mind will not shut off and the world is asleep.
Smile while breaking
For people who look fine outside and are carrying something darker inside.
No face. Just sound
The music says what cannot always be shown.
You’re not alone
Dark music for listeners who recognize themselves in the words.
FAQ
Who is SHAMEGRIN?
SHAMEGRIN is the music project of Canadian artist Gary Makinson, creating dark emotional alternative rock, emo music, dark emo rap, alternative hip hop, and spoken word.
Who is Gary Makinson?
Gary Makinson is the Canadian artist and musician behind SHAMEGRIN, an independent music project focused on dark emo rap, emotional rock, cinematic music and raw personal storytelling.
What does SHAMEGRIN sound like?
SHAMEGRIN blends dark emo rap, emotional rock, alternative hip hop and cinematic music with confessional songwriting, atmospheric production and late-night storytelling.
What genre is SHAMEGRIN?
SHAMEGRIN blends alternative rock, emo rock, dark emo rap, emo rap, alternative hip hop, spoken word, and cinematic elements.
What is the new SHAMEGRIN single?
The Stutter Boys and the ShameGrin is a 2026 SHAMEGRIN single running 3:54 and available now on Spotify.
Where can I listen to SHAMEGRIN?
SHAMEGRIN is available through Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, TikTok, and ElasticStage. Start with the latest single and then explore the catalog.
Why “No face. Just sound”?
The SHAMEGRIN identity focuses on the music rather than a traditional celebrity image. The sound, lyrics, artwork, and story come first.
Is SHAMEGRIN on TikTok?
Yes — follow @shamegrin for clips, drops, and SHAMEGRIN content.
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