Australian singer-songwriter Shira has released her latest single ‘Class Clown’. Following in the footsteps of some of her favourite artists, Shira channels her personal experiences and emotions into her music.Her songs deal with mental illness and the effects it can have on your day to day living. Her stage name Shira was inspired by a Studio Ghibli character and incorporates her Ukranian heritage. ‘Class Clown’ will be her second release, with her first single having been released earlier this year. Using honest and frank songwriting to express her experiences coping with anxiety and depression

Shira has created an emotive and powerful single in ‘Class Clown’. There is an elegance and innocence to the song as Shira’s beautifully expressive vocals caress a melancholic pop melody while wispy soundscapes surround the piano-driven accompaniment. The track is meticulously layered to give the feeling of subtle bursts of hope between the sombre heartbreaking moments. Lyrically, ‘Class Clown’ offers a peek behind the mask to see the true Shira that is underneath while the clean production and darker tonalities add icy elements to this raw and moving track. 

Stream ‘Class Clown’ below

Author : Danu