“Shaina’s dynamic vocals combine the power of theater with the tender introspection of American folk music.”
— The Stranger
RECENT RELEASES
SUFFERING FOR YOU - ACID TONGUE FT. SHAINA SHEPHERD
“Usually known for rolling out glam rock scorchers, “Suffering For You,” sees the band pull back on the theatrics to let the lyrics shine. The purposely strummed guitar keeps the energy high while hints of twinkling piano shimmer around Keltner’s gravelly admissions of continuing to come back to a person who treats them like absolute garbage.
About halfway through, Shepherd joins him in support. Her husky voice trembles and warbles with the emotion of someone who’s also tried to please someone who will never accept them as enough. Then, by the last refrain of the chorus, more voices come in, both in vocal and instrument form, crying out like a call to arms as if to say, “We see you, we’ve been there too. You don’t have to suffer anymore. You can choose something else.” - KEXP
Shaina Shepherd - Never Be Another You
Sub Pop Records released Shaina Shepherd's cover of Never Be Another You on all digital streaming platforms with proceeds benefiting Seattle-based Africatown. The song is the result of a collaboration with Nordstrom and Sub Pop that expands support for local and emerging musicians and the nonprofit community organizations that inspire them and help them thrive. The song was prominently featured in our 2021 holiday campaign.
Sub Pop CEO, Megan Jasper describes the song, “Shaina’s rendition of this song is perfectly attuned to the season and year, and I think it’s emblematic of what it feels like to be seen and celebrated both for our uniqueness and our connection to others.” Jasper adds, “What a thrill to join forces with Nordstrom to champion the amazing local artists and organizations that lift up our community.”
Nordstrom President and Chief Brand Officer, Pete Nordstrom added, “We are thrilled with how the song turned out and how it’s the perfect fit for Nordstrom’s Closer To You campaign. Shaina and this group of fantastic Seattle musicians really came together in the spirit of art, and community. Seattle has a very rich musical legacy, and we are excited we were able to engage the talent in our own community to give the song an authentic feel. It became a very Seattle community moment when Megan and the fine folks at Sub Pop decided they wanted to release it as a single.”
HARAMBEE (MANATEE COMMUNE REMIX)
"Shaina's music is some of the rawest, passionate work I've ever heard; getting the chance to convert that energy into a straight up house track was deeply satisfying. I wanted to convey that joy and excitement of the original in a long-form journey, coiling around a theme that grows and spins over a bed of psychedelic warmth."
THE VIRUS (CHONG THE NOMAD REMIX)
HARAMBEE//THE VIRUS 7” VINYL
HARAMBEE//THE VIRUS is the debut singles on 7” vinyl for Shaina Shepherd is now available. Including the tracks, “The Virus + Harambee”. Limited to 300 copies!
"A Change is Gonna Come" - Shaina Shepherd feat. Duff McKagen
Shaina Shepherd collaborated with Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES) and Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) to cover of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" to benefit Seattle-area non-profit SMASH's (Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare) fourth annual benefit event "Songs Of Hope Live" at The Moore Theatre in 2020.