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Shamir Shares Self-Directed Video For New Song “Obsession”

Homo Anxietatem Due Out This Friday via Kill Rock Stars

Aug 16, 2023

Shamir is releasing a new album, Homo Anxietatem, this Friday via Kill Rock Stars. Now he has shared a final pre-release single from the album, “Obsession,” via a self-directed music video. More

Shamir Shares Self-Directed Video For New Song “The Beginning”

Homo Anxietatem Due Out August 18 via Kill Rock Stars

Jul 28, 2023

Shamir has shared a video for his new song “The Beginning,” which is the fourth and final single to be released from his upcoming album Homo Anxietatem. More

Shamir Shares Video Devoted to His Band For New Song “Our Song”

Homo Anxietatem Due Out August 18 via Kill Rock Stars

Jul 11, 2023

Shamir has shared a video for his new song, “Our Song,” which is the second single from his upcoming album Homo Anxietatem. More

13 Best Songs of the Week: Ratboys, Madeline Kenney, Alan Palomo, This Is the Kit, and More

Plus Lightning Dust, Glasser, Julie Byrne, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Jun 09, 2023

Welcome to the 21st Songs of the Week of 2023. The theme this week was horns, three of the songs in the Top 4 feature some sort of brass instrument (saxophone, etc.). Stricken with indecision, we settled on a Top 13 this week. More

Shamir Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “Oversized Sweater”

Homo Anxietatem Due Out August 18 via Kill Rock Stars

Jun 08, 2023

Indie pop singer and songwriter, Shamir, has announced the release of his ninth studio album, Homo Anxietatem and shared its debut single “Oversized Sweater.” More

May 04, 2022

Shamir has announced a summer tour in support of his newest album, Heterosexuality. He has also shared a live video for the album track “Cold Brew.” More

Shamir Shares New Single “Caught Up”

Heterosexuality Due Out This Friday via AntiFragile

Feb 08, 2022

Shamir has shared a new single, “Caught Up.” It is the latest release from his forthcoming album, Heterosexuality, which will be out this Friday (Feb. 11) via AntiFragile. More

Shamir Shares Video for New Single “Reproductive,” Reveals Album Tracklist

Heterosexuality Due Out February 11 via AntiFragile

Jan 12, 2022

Shamir has shared a video for his new single “Reproductive.” It is the latest single release from his forthcoming album, Heterosexuality, which will be out on February 11 via AntiFragile. Shamir has also just unveiled the tracklist for Heterosexuality. More

Nov 09, 2021

Shamir has announced the release of a new album, Heterosexuality, which will be out on February 11, 2022. He has also shared a video for the album’s lead single “Cisgender.” More

Shamir Shares Video for New Single “Gay Agenda”

Also Announces New Tour with Lucy Dacus and Courtney Barnett

Oct 12, 2021

Shamir has shared a video for his new single, “Gay Agenda,” also announcing a national tour with Lucy Dacus and Courtney Barnett as supporting acts. More

Under the Radar Announces The Protest Issue with Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the Covers

Issue 68 Out Now and Also Includes Julien Baker, Wolf Alice, Tegan and Sara, Arlo Parks, Fleet Foxes, Jessie Ware, Shamir, Lucy Dacus, Valerie June, David Byrne, Julian Casablancas, and Much More

Apr 21, 2021

Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the two covers and is another edition of The Protest Issue, which examines the intersection of music and politics and features musicians photographed with protest signs of their own making. More

Sharon Van Etten Shares Shamir Cover of “Dsharpg”

epic Ten Due Out April 16 via Ba Da Bing

Mar 25, 2021

Sharon Van Etten has shared a Shamir cover of “Dsharpg,” taken from her Ten album. The new cover is the fourth song release from her upcoming anniversary album, epic Ten, which will be out on April 16 via Ba Da Bing. More

Shamir Shares Cover of Billie Eilish’s “Ocean Eyes”

The Singer's Self-Titled Album is Out Now

Feb 23, 2021

Shamir has shared a cover of “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish. The singer teased the cover in an Instagram post a few weeks ago, stating: “Have you ever said to yourself ‘I love “Ocean Eyes” by @billieeilish but I wish it was a haunted emo shoegaze rock song’?” More

Feb 17, 2021

Every week, in partnership with Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. This week we got to know Shamir. More

Shamir Shares Video for “Diet”

Taken From His Self-Titled Album Out Now

Jan 14, 2021

Shamir has shared a video for “Diet,” a song from his self-titled album, which was released back in October of last year. The video was directed by Shamir and Christina Thompson. More

Oct 02, 2020

Shamir has self-released his new self-titled record today. Now that it’s out you can stream the whole thing here. Also, today we posted our review of the album. More

Shamir Shares New Song “Other Side”

Shamir Due Out October 2

Sep 24, 2020

Shamir is self-releasing his new self-titled record on October 2. Now he has shared another song from it, “Other Side,” which has a bit of a country music vibe. More

Aug 27, 2020

Shamir has teased that his forthcoming self-titled record is going to be “the most me.” And “Running,” his newly released track about letting go of a non-inclusive, toxic friend seems to be heading in that very direction. Watch a video for the song below. Shamir is due out October 2 and will be self-released. More

Jul 16, 2020

Shamir has announced an upcoming new album, Shamir, which will be released independently on October 2. In addition, he’s released the self-directed video for new single “I Wonder.” More

Shamir Shares New Song “Wedding Day”

New Song Available on Bandcamp

Jul 03, 2020

Shamir has shared a new song, “Wedding Day.” It’s unclear if it’s from a forthcoming album or if it’s a standalone single. The rough and ready track is a little over two minutes long and was uploaded to Bandcamp on a day when revenue fees are being waived. Stream it below. More

10 Best Songs of the Week: JARV IS…, John Prine, Dirty Projectors, Shamir, and More

Plus Leon Bridges, Plants and Animals, Michael Stipe, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Jun 12, 2020

Welcome to the 23rd Songs of the Week of 2020. It was a bit more of a chill week than last week. Black Lives Matter protests continued across the world, but generally remained peaceful. More

Shamir Shares Video for New Song “On My Own”

The Track is From an Upcoming 2020 Album

Jun 11, 2020

Shamir has shared a new song, “On My Own,” released via a video for the single. It is said to be the first taste from a forthcoming album due out later this year (details are all still TBA). More

Shamir – COVID-19 Quarantine Artist Check In

“I think the most frustrating part of the whole thing is that it wasn’t taken seriously at the beginning and now we’re scrambling.”

May 27, 2020

We are checking in with musicians during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to see how they are dealing with everything. What has their home quarantine experience been like so far and how is the crisis impacting both their career and art? Here we check in with Shamir. More

Shamir Surprise Releases New Album “Resolution” on Top of “Room” EP

Resolution and Room 7-Inch Both Out Now via Father/Daughter Records

Mar 09, 2018

Shamir released a new album, Revelations, last November via Father/Daughter Records. He had previously announced a new 7-inch, Room, to be released today via Father/Daughter and shared a video for its title track. And while that EP has been released as planned, he has also surprise released an entire new album to Bandcamp, Resolution. More

Full List of Record Store Day Releases Revealed - Arcade Fire, Courtney Barnett, and More

Plus Kevin Shields and Brian Eno, Mac DeMarco, The National, The Cure, Fleet Foxes, and Others

Mar 06, 2018

The full list of 2018 Record Store Day releases has been revealed. Record Store Day goes down on April 21 and just in case you don’t already know, the basic idea is to get music fans out to their local independent record store, with the bait being a slew of exclusive limited edition releases. More

Shamir Announces New 7-Inch, Shares Video for Title Track “Room”

Room 7-Inch Due Out March 9 via Father/Daughter Records

Feb 16, 2018

Shamir released a new album, Revelations, last November via Father/Daughter Records. Now he has announced a new 7-inch, Room, and shared a video for its title track. The EP is due out March 9, also via Father/Daughter. The video, fittingly, seems to feature Shamir in his bedroom. More

Shamir Shares Video for New Song “Straight Boy” and Announces New Tour Dates

Revelations Due Out November 3 via Father/Daughter Records

Oct 11, 2017

Shamir is releasing a new album, Revelations, on November 3 via Father/Daughter Records. Previously he shared a video for its first single, “90’s Kids,” which lamented the challenges of those born in the 1990s. More

SXSW Music 2018 Announces First Round of Artists

Shamir, The Weather Station, Marlon Williams, The Wedding Present, Snail Mail, and More on List

Oct 11, 2017

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the first round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2018. More

Shamir Announces New Album, Shares “90’s Kids” Video

Revelations Due Out November 3 via Father/Daughter Records

Sep 13, 2017

Shamir released his debut album, Rachet, in 2015 via XL. It included his breakthrough single “On the Regular.” Now he has signed to San Francisco indie label Father/Daughter Records and announced a new album, Revelations, which is due out November 3. He has shared a video for its first single, “90’s Kids.” More

Tegan and Sara’s “The Con X: Covers” Album Features CHVRCHES, Ryan Adams, Grimes, and More

Also Includes Hayley Williams of Paramore, Bleachers, Kelly Lee Owens, Shamir, and Others

Sep 13, 2017

Tegan and Sara previously announced that they are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their album The Con with a tour and The Con X: Covers, an album due out October 20 (via Warner Bros) in which other artists cover each song on The Con, with all net proceeds going to the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which works in support of LGBTQ girls and women. More

Apr 17, 2017

Shamir released his debut album, Rachet, in 2015 via XL. It included his breakthrough single “On the Regular,” which has recently gotten renewed exposure via an Old Navy ad. More

Watch Highlights of “SNL” Finale: Courtney Barnett, Fred Armisen, and The Lonely Island

Plus Carrie Brownstein, Paul Simon, and That Dead Poets Society Sketch

May 23, 2016

Saturday night saw the season finale to Saturday Night Live. Former cast member Fred Armisen was the guest host and Australian singer/songwriter/guitarist Courtney Barnett was the musical guest. Below are some highlights of the episode. More

Bonnaroo 2016 Lineup Announced: LCD Soundsystem, M83, Tame Impala, CHVRCHES, etc.

Father John Misty, HAIM, Death Cab For Cutie, Kurt Vile, Natalie Prass, Purity Ring, Pearl Jam, and Others

Jan 20, 2016

Bonnaroo have announced their 2016 lineup. The festival goes down in Manchester, Tennessee from June 9-12 and this year, their 15th year, the lineup includes LCD Soundsystem, M83, Tame Impala, CHVRCHES, Father John Misty, HAIM, Death Cab For Cutie, Kurt Vile, Natalie Prass, Purity Ring, Pearl Jam, and many others. More

Sasquatch! 2016 Line-up: The Cure, M83, Florence and the Machine, Sufjan Stevens, and More

Grimes, Wolf Alice, Julia Holter, and others on Memorial Day Weekend (May 27 - 30) in Quincy, Washington

Jan 12, 2016

The Sasquatch! Music Festival has revealed the lineup for their 2016 festival, their 15th year. Once again it will be going down Memorial Day Weekend (May 27 - 30) at the Gorge Amphitheater in Quincy, Washington. It’s a stacked lineup, including The Cure, M83, Sufjan Stevens, Grimes, Florence and the Machine, Wolf Alice, Julia Holter, Jamie xx, Caribou, Yeasayer, Savages, Kurt Vile, Mac DeMarco, and others.

Nov 06, 2015

Shamir appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night. He performed “On the Regular,” probably still his best-known song. His performance memorably opens with Shamir singing to himself into a bank of mirrors. More

Sep 15, 2015

Shamir has shared a fun new video for “In For the Kill.” In it he pilots a UFO and drops cassette tapes from the sky. Anthony Sylvester directed the clip (he also did Shamir’s videos for “On the Regular” and “Darker”), which was inspired by the “balloon boy” UFO hoax. Rookie Mag premiered it and you can watch it below. More

Check Out Photos From Day Two of Flow Festival

Last Weekend in Helsinki, Finland

Aug 19, 2015

Last weekend Helsinki hosted Flow Festival. More

Jul 22, 2015

Last weekend, Chicago hosted the annual Pitchfork Festival. Check out Annie Lesser’s shots from day two, featuring Jimmy Whispers, Protomartyr, Bully, Future Brown, Mr. Twin Sister, Ariel Pink, Shamir, ASAP Ferg, The New Pornographers, Future Islands, and Sleater-Kinney. More

Shamir Announces North American Tour

Rachet Out Now via XL

Jul 13, 2015

Las Vegas singer/musician Shamir has announced a fall North American tour. It’s his first full on major tour in support of his recently released debut album, Rachet. More

Mac DeMarco to Host Free Brooklyn BBQ Today, Shares BBQ Soundtrack

DeMarco to Also Appear in New Ducktails Video and Watch Him Play Jenga with Shamir

Jul 08, 2015

Mac DeMarco news galore! The most pressing DeMarco news is that today at 1 PM he is hosting a free BBQ, as he announced last night. It’s happening at 153 Morgan Ave. and DeMarco promises he’ll be playing unheard music from his car stereo. More



Interviews

Shamir on “Heterosexuality”

Queer Rage. Twitter Trolling. Karen Carpenter.

Feb 16, 2022

It all started with a Twitter rant. Shamir was firing off Tweets late one night in October, 2020, when an image came to him: Shamir-as-Baphomet, the hooved satanic deity. “I kind of just bookmarked that in my mind,” the Philadelphia-based musician recently told me over the phone. “I was just like, okay cool, that’s the concept for another album. I wasn’t even trying to write anything.” More

Feb 19, 2021

When Shamir’s “On the Regular” was released in the fall of 2014, it seemed to announce the arrival of a new pop star. More

Shamir – COVID-19 Quarantine Artist Check In

“I think the most frustrating part of the whole thing is that it wasn’t taken seriously at the beginning and now we’re scrambling.”

May 27, 2020

We are checking in with musicians during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to see how they are dealing with everything. What has their home quarantine experience been like so far and how is the crisis impacting both their career and art? Here we check in with Shamir. More

Shamir

Post-Everything Pop

Mar 10, 2016

“Where’s my Emmy?”that’s how Shamir Bailey replies when I tell him that he appeared confident and in command during his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Only 48 hours have passed since Shamir performed “On the Regular”the standout single from his full-length debut, Ratchetand he fears that his nerves leaked through his normally stoic façade. More


Reviews

Feb 14, 2022

The question of why Shamir Bailey isn’t a bigger star by now needs answering. More

Jul 13, 2015

You can see why Shamir Bailey is hot stuff right now. The Las Vegas native’s debut LP is a luminously cool engineering of synths and beats that will no doubt furnish the dancefloors of hipster hangouts across the globe. More