Zimbabwean-Irish singer-songwriter, shiv returns with her new single ‘Where You Are’.The track is taken from the upcoming EP ‘The Love Interlude’ set for release on October 8th. shiv – the moniker of Siobhan McClean – has been keeping herself busy behind the scenes with the four-track audio-visual EP, shot in 16mm film. Using seasonal visionary and music to represent the emotions we experience in the cyclical and ever-changing journey of love, the songs on the body of work represent each season of the year and will be accompanied by a short-film type visual.

‘Where You Are’ flows with intricate melodies, opulent lo-fi tones and soulful hues as shiv creates a luxuriant and compelling new tune to indulge in. Within each crevice of the song, a new sound is revealed – from jazz flavours on saxophone and piano to buoyant hip hop rhythms and chic retro melodies, shiv changes the landscape of the track regularly to keep the listener intrigued while her magnificent soulful vocals anchor the listener within the tracks ever changing soundscape. ‘Where You Are’ is a joy to listen to and superbly expresses the chaotic journey of love through changing musical arrangements and masterful songwriting. Press play and enjoy.

About the track shiv said: “We have been fed a narrative of a perfect kind of love, that is effortless and uncomplicated, that means that you will find someone who fits every part of you flawlessly. More often than not, this isn’t the case, it’s the imperfection that makes love fulfilling, it’s in learning and growing that you find happiness that is gratifying because of the time you have spent nurturing it.” 

Watch the video for ‘Where You Are’ below 

Author: Danu