Howl & Echoes – Shameem’s new single, album and tour!

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Awesome review of the album by Howl & Echoes; another blog piece citing “Under One Sun” in relation to the Sydney siege.

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Native Perth songstress Shameem has released her debut album, alongside a string of dates around the country to showcase her new stuff. She likewise dropped her second single Under One Sun, which although unintentional, is a comfort after the events of the Sydney siege.
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“The Second City” National Tour 2015 (full band)

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Some photos from tour… 14 days of jam-packed madness, including 9 shows in 7 cities in 11 days, and radio interviews/ performances coming out of our ears!

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iZRA – Shameem

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iZRA is an online magazine for kids ages 10+, and here’s a Q&A that I did with them.

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Socially conscious Perth soul songstress, Shameem has announced the release of her new single, Under One Sun and new album, The Second City set for release on January 16. Here she chats with us about the writing process and her creative collaboration.

1. What was it like working with Grammy-winning UK-based producer, James Bryan, (Nelly Furtado, Olly Murs, James Morrison), to co-write this single?: Well, it was my first big co-writing experience, so it was a really different approach to be bouncing ideas with someone else instead of just bouncing ideas around in my own head. I learnt a lot from working with James; he had a very clear idea about what things would work and what wouldn’t work in a song, so I would fire ideas at him and he would be like “yes… no… hmmm, try that again, but with a different lyric?” and really channel the direction of my creativity.
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Sounds of Oz – Shameem sends important message with “Under One Sun”

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I was so moved when I saw this piece from Sounds of Oz about “Under One Sun”, referencing the Sydney siege and the need for coming together despite our differences.

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I haven’t written in here about the Sydney siege. At the time it was all unfolding, I was a bit conflicted actually. This is a music blog, not a political or news outlet. Was it my place? And if I should write about it, what should I write?
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“Under One Sun” live at The Basement, Canberra

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Here’s a little snapshot of our performance at The Basement, Canberra… pumping out “Under One Sun”! (click on the title of this post if you can’t see the video window)

Sydney Morning Herald Online – Soul singer Shameem brings worldly, unique voice to entertain

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So chuffed about this fantastic article in the Sydney Morning Herald online. The same article was also published in The Canberra Times and The Brisbane Times.

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Born and bred in Perth to a Chinese-Malaysian father and an Iranian mother, Shameem’s voice is as unique and worldly as her upbringing.

“My first memory of music is Michael Jackson,” she says through a chuckle. “My mum really liked him, she has a love for pop music. Also I have memories of my grandmother chanting prayers around the house.”
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TheAussieWord.com – Special Interview: Shameem

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The Aussie Word did a little Q&A with me…

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What can you tell our readers about you? How and where did it all begin? It began when I started taking piano lessons at the age of 7, got a bit more serious when I started writing songs profusely at the age of 12, and got even more serious when I released an EP of original music in 2009. The rest is history.

What had you first interested in music? Music was all around me growing up. My parents would constantly play music at home; everything from classical music through to The Beach Boys and Michael Jackson
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The Music – Shining Bright

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Article featured in issues of The Music across Australia.

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Perth artist Shameem found herself mastering her craft around the world and the musical partnerships on her new record come from the most weird and wonderful places. She talks to Jane Sutton.
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Xpress Magazine – SHAMEEM City Lights

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Check out this article with Perth’s reputable Xpress Magazine!

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After making a splash in 2011 with her debut self-titled EP, West Australian artist, Shameem, is back with The Second City, another round of R&B tracks set to send a message. AARON BRYANS reports ahead of her performance this Saturday, January 17, at the Subiaco Arts Centre.

Combining ’90s R&B with elements of jazz and soul, local artist and composer Shameem has taken a positive approach to her musical journey, absorbing any experience along the way to evolve her music into a style that she is not only proud of but can be recognised and appreciated for.

However when it comes to song writing, Shameem values lyrical expression equal to its musical accompaniments.
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Love ‘Em – album review and Q&A

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Some serious love for The Second City from music blog Love ‘Em! Also below is a Q&A that I did with them.

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This album blew me away. I’m not going to lie, this isn’t my usual type of music, but Shameem is such a standout that I had to give it a try anyway! And I’m so glad I did. This soulful, enchanting collection, with a distinctive jazzy feel, Shameem hasn’t messed around with this one. The lyrics were amazing; I was so relaxed by this album that it took me way too long to write a review at all! Upcoming artists are my favourite, Shameem offers such an honest, refreshing album. Definitely give this one a chance!

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