Their style of music is often referred to as "quirky folk",[1] which incorporates acoustic instrumentation including banjo, guitar, upright bass, mandolin, ukulele, glockenspiel, djembe, and their signature golden egg.

Twin harmonies layered on top of acoustic instrumentation are coupled with Laurie’s beatboxing and inventive use of a looping machine, and Katelyn’s repurposed telephone microphone.

Niko Daoussis (vocals, mandolin, guitar) formerly of The Bucky Walters joined the band as a full-time member in 2012 and often performs as his solo act, Cyber Cambel.

[5] Shook Twins recorded in April/May 2013 with Grammy-nominated producer Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Milo Green) at his Bear Creek Studios in Woodinville, Washington.

[6] Katelyn and Laurie Shook's side projects include partnering with fellow Portland musician Ben Darwish with the group Morning Ritual on his folk opera "The Clear Blue Pearl."