“Vocalist Shaina Shepherd pushes her vocals past “soul” territory into “shreds,” like Sharon Jones fronting Mötley Crüe.”
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ESSENCE - The First-Ever Nordstrom-Commissioned Holiday Song Is Performed By This Black Woman - Meet Shaina Shepherd, A Seattle vocalist with the voice of a rock & roll angel. and the first Black woman to be featured in Essence from the Pacific Northwest.
KEXP - Shaina Shepherd Wonders If We'll Find a Cure for "The Virus" (KEXP Premiere) - Shaina Shepherd is one of our city's brightest voices, to the point where she barely needs an introduction.
AMERICAN SONGWRITER - 11 Bands to Know from Seattle - A voice like the tornado that took Dorothy from black and white into color, Shaina Shepherd is one of the most fascinating artists in the Emerald City.
AMERICAN SONGWRITER - American Songwriter’s 12 Artists to Watch in 2022 - There are few singing voices on the planet that can match Shaina Shepherd’s and none can out battle.
THE STRANGER - A Message to the City from Shaina Shepherd - Her dynamic vocals combine the power of theater with the tender introspection of American folk music.
AUDIOFEMME - Vocal Powerhouse Brings Seattle Together with “The Will Never Be Another You’ - Community work that brings together & benefits Seattle musicians is not an uncommon for Shepherd.
SUB POP - Never Be Another You Release - Sub Pop CEO, Megan Jasper describes the song, “I think it’s emblematic of what it feels like to be seen and celebrated both for our uniqueness and our connection to others.”
KEXP - Acid Tongue and Shaina Shepherd Are "Suffering For You"
Shaina Shepherd is a singer, songwriter, vocal teacher, and community organizer in Seattle, WA. Known for her pervasive style a soul-grunge frontwoman turned piano songstress, Shaina Shepherd's notable vocal stylings have brought her into various creative spaces — from collaborating with Duff McKagan, members Soundgarden and Heart's own Nancy Wilson to sharing stages with rock stars like Modest Mouse to being a soloist with the classical ensembles around the country.
Inspired by the parallels between gospel and garbage metal, Shepherd is embarking on a national tour equipped with storytelling chops and penchant for rock and roll glamour. Living in the city where both Pearl Jam and Quincy Jones cut their teeth, Shaina lends her soulful voice to projects of all genres. Her heart songs are steeped in American folk and redefine the Outlaw genre.
Inspired by Nina Simone's commitment to representing the times with the ivories at her fingers, Shaina Shepherd tells heartfelt stories of love, loss, and personal power. She describes herself as an anthem artist translating pivotal moments in human history through her unique form of poetry.
She has recently been featured in Nordstrom's holiday campaign with her release of "Never Be Another You", played a KEXP in session, and is excited to premiere her first body of work "dearly departed' on the road as a celebration of life yet to live.