Shida Shahabi - Living Circle [LP]

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: LP13-52
Barcode: 0600116135216
Release Date: 23 Jun 2023
Genre: Ambient/Drone

A1. Kinsei
A2. Deep Violet of Gold
A3. Living Circle
B1. Aestus
B2. Tecum
B3. Remain
B4. Tree Mountain

Stockholm-based composer Shida Shahabi returns with her sophomore album, a rich + hugely impressive work that resonates with a powerful depth + sees her continuing to push into deeper, more expansive sonic realms. Mixed and mastered by Francesco Donadello, it reveals an increased focus on ambient texture, drone and extended duration, with her piano set against Linnea Olsson’s cello, Gus Loxbo’s double bass, and a 4-piece choir.

Her debut LP, ‘Homes’ (2018) was championed by BBC’s Mary Anne Hobbs, Gilless Peterson and Elizabeth Alker, with Future Music calling it “a masterclass in simplicity... the confident debut of a new artist with their own vision”. Released without big fanfare or marketing, it found a strong, organic connection with an audience, picked up and shared across social media and via word of mouth..

Since then, Shida has released 3 EPs and contributed to Deezer’s ‘Beethoven Recomposed’ project. Following a string of rare but brilliant live performances and with her music having racked up millions of digital streams, ‘Living Circle’ finally arrives to answer the building anticipation.

Black vinyl in silver printed sleeve edition of 700 copies + DL
coupon; CD version of 300 copies in gatefold silver-printed
card wallet.
• Backed by a full press + radio campaign by 9PR.
• previous press support inc. Uncut, Mojo, Future Music, Composer mag, BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music, The Guardian
• Shida suppports A Winged Victory For The Sullen at London
Barbican on May 13th + more shows in Autumn.
• Signed to Redbird management (Jóhann Jóhannsson, A
Winged Victory, Dustin O’Halloran, Hauschka, Colin Stetson),
Shida’s star is clearly on the rise.
• RIYL: Jóhann Jóhannsson, Nils Frahm, Hildur Gudnadottir,
Stars of the Lid, Max Richter, A Winged Victory For The Sullen, Sarah Davachi, Kali Malone, Labradford.