A dreamy, melancholic rumination on a dark and complicated time, Leeds-based songwriter shaene has shared her latest single ‘sad’. Taken from her self-produced debut album, time lost / time regained, which is set for release on 1st September, the track is a reflection on the songwriter’s feelings of intense self doubt and alienation, filtered through a soft, shoegazey lens.
Having spent years writing and performing in multiple DIY bands across Yorkshire, shaene has been embedded in the Leeds DIY community for a number of years. She’s supported acts such as Lande Hekt and M(h)aol under her new moniker, but now she’s preparing to release her first full length solo record.
Starting life as a bedroom project during lockdown, before developing into a full band, shaene’s time lost / time regained is an album that’s inspired by her own experiences as a trans woman, her neurodivergency and the depth of emotions that surround these aspects of her life. Her new single ‘sad’ touches on these themes and gives listeners a poignant first hint at what the full album will sound like.
“‘sad’ is about being lodged in a deep depression, convinced that everybody would be better off without you around,” shaene explains. Her intimate, confessional lyrics are accompanied by considered, shimmering instrumentation that helps to ease the pain of the alienation that initially inspired the track. shaene’s willingness to share these thoughts is what makes her music so earnest and inspiring, and we look forward to hearing more from the songwriter in the lead up to her debut album release.
Listen to ‘sad’ below.
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