Next to Shutdown is a Minneapolis band that makes songs for people who enjoy the subtle intricacies of music. Using a conventional rock setup of guitar, vocals, bass and drums, Next to Shutdown writes demanding, multi-layered songs, which transcend the conventions normally associated with the rock genre. A Next to Shutdown song does not contain gratuitous solos or the exaggerated emotion which passes for profundity in much of rock music. Next to Shutdown strives to craft songs that are interesting in which nothing is out of place, and nothing is forced.