Singer, songwriter, and creator of the iconic Rookie podcast theme tune, 22-year-old Shamir just announced a new album. A follow up to 2015’s Rachet, Revelations is due for release on 3 November via Father/Daughter Records and promises a departure from this former poppy sound, instead moving into a lo-fi, guitar-based realm of raw music for misfits that feel frustrated with just how cliche they are… so, all of us then?
Windows startup music descends into a commentary on the defining features of our generation, both perceived and actual; from paralysing anxiety to vocal fry. As Shamir lists off the reasons our parents say we’re dramatic, Shamir-ified versions of your favourite memes appear in open tabs. Look out for the angry Hey Arnold fist, evil Kermit, Kermit sipping tea, the hide your kids hide your wife man, cute seal, mad baby, salt bae, and many more.
The news comes after yesterday’s announcement that the US artist will be contributing a track to Tegan and Sara’s The CON X: Covers album alongside the likes of MUNA, Mykki Blanco, Bleachers and Hayley Williams, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of cult LP The Con.
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