Alec Shaw - Spinning
In Our Headphones15 Heinä 2022

Alec Shaw - Spinning

Alec Shaw - "Spinning" from the 2022 self-released album Quantity.

Seattle-based singer/songwriter Alec Shaw splashed onto the local scene in 2016 with the record Car Town, landing him a gig at famed venue Neumos and perking ears of those in the know as an artist to watch. Since then, Shaw’s subsequent records 2017's Uh Oh and the Oh Wells and 2019's Thinking Place led to KEXP’s own Marco Collins dubbing him one of the “Top 3 PNW artists he would sign immediately.”

Earlier this year, Shaw dropped his fourth record Quantity, recorded during the pandemic and produced by Andy Park (Death Cab For Cutie, Noah Gunderson, Macklemore). The six songs represent that moment in 2020 when life was slowed down and thus more time and effort could be spent in creating fully-realized projects.

“I didn't leave any song on that I was unsure of,” Shaw says of the album. “And because of this I'm thinking of naming the project Quantity as a testament to the thing I had to let go of during this trying time. In the past I would get caught up thinking more is better. ‘More money, more songs, more instruments, more shows, larger audiences.’”

Our Song of the Day, “Spinning,” is a clear highlight on a record already filled with highs. Led by twinkling pianos, soaring strings, and church choir-esque backing vocals, Shaw belts his heart out for the dynamic and emotionally charged track. It’s one you’ll definitely want to spin endlessly.

Alec Shaw will be playing the Sunset Tavern on Saturday, July 30th. Read the full piece and watch a gorgeous live performance of “Spinning” recorded at Studio X Seattle at KEXP.org.

Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaksot(1742)

Georgia Anne Muldrow - Overload

Georgia Anne Muldrow - Overload

Georgia Anne Muldrow - Overload - a 2018 single on Brainfeeder.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Syys 20183min

Desert Mountain Tribe - Way Back To You

Desert Mountain Tribe - Way Back To You

Desert Mountain Tribe - Way Back To You - from the 2018 album Om Parvat Mystery on Metropolis Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Syys 20183min

Hi Crime - Wait

Hi Crime - Wait

Hi Crime - Wait - from the 2018 self-released album The Kids Still Got It.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Elo 20183min

Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter - Dewayne

Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter - Dewayne

Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter - Dewayne - a 2018 single on Station Grey Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Elo 20185min

Trevor Powers - Ache

Trevor Powers - Ache

Trevor Powers - Ache - from the 2018 album Mulberry Violence on Baby Halo.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Elo 20183min

Lala Lala - Destroyer

Lala Lala - Destroyer

Lala Lala - Destroyer - from the 2018 album The Lamb on Hardly Art.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Elo 20183min

Petal - Better Than You

Petal - Better Than You

Petal - Better Than You - from the 2018 album Magic Gone on Run For Cover.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Elo 20182min

Black Belt Eagle Scout - Soft Stud

Black Belt Eagle Scout - Soft Stud

Black Belt Eagle Scout - Soft Stud - from the 2018 album Mother Of My Children on Saddle Creek.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Elo 20186min

Suosittua kategoriassa Viihde

tuplakaak
anni-jaajo
hei-baby-3
dear-shirly
grekovit
terveisia-perheesta
tervo-halme
antin-palautepalvelu
tahtitehdas
the-harlin-show
antin-elokuvakerho
bella-table
ootsa-kuullut-tasta-2
verhon-takaa
dear-shirly-ja-arttu
nonsensepodi
get-jassud
hollywood-love-stories-2
everypodi
suomen-suosituin-podcast