Shamir - "Our Song (clean edit)," from the 2023 album Homo Anxietatem on Kill Rock Stars

Last month, Shamir spoke with KEXP's Sound & Vision about his ninth full-length, Homo Anxietatem, and the anxiety that fueled his latest LP. In the video for today's Song of the Day, the genre-defying artist pays tribute to those who have literally stood by his side throughout it all. 

"It took about three months to write this song, which is the longest it’s ever taken me to write a song," he shares in a press release. "The music video is a love letter to my band. Grant Pavol and Rhea Freed are the only reason I still play live. I wanted the video to focus on the three of us as a band." 

Read the full story at KEXP.org

Shamir - "Our Song (clean edit)," from the 2023 album Homo Anxietatem on Kill Rock Stars
Last month, Shamir spoke with KEXP's <a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/sound-vision/2023/8/22/shamirs-sonic-and-mental-health-journey/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/sound-vision/2023/8/22/shamirs-sonic-and-mental-health-journey/">Sound &amp; Vision</a> about his ninth full-length, Homo Anxietatem, and the anxiety that fueled his latest LP. In the video for today's Song of the Day, the genre-defying artist pays tribute to those who have literally stood by his side throughout it all. 
"It took about three months to write this song, which is the longest it’s ever taken me to write a song," he shares in a press release. "The music video is a love letter to my band. Grant Pavol and Rhea Freed are the only reason I still play live. I wanted the video to focus on the three of us as a band." 
<a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2023/9/12/shamir-our-song/">Read the full story at KEXP.org</a>

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Finding good new music can be a full time job, so let KEXP help! In Our Headphones brings you five song recommendations every Monday, straight from KEXP’s DJs and Music Directors. We learn stories and insights about the artists, make connections between the music and the world around us, and get to know the diverse roster of DJs that make up the KEXP airwaves. Join hosts Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili on this never-ending journey of music discovery.

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