Comments on: Shamir ’s Debut LP “Ratchet” Is An Experiment In Fabulousness

By: 5 New Bands We Loved at Pitchfork Day 1 - Best New Bands

5 New Bands We Loved at Pitchfork Day 1 - Best New Bands — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:07:37 +0000

[…] as you!” People danced to “Set It Off” and “On The Regular,” from his debut LP Ratchet. Shamir also performed a new song, indicating he is hard at work on his highly anticipated […]

By: 10 New Bands to See at Pitchfork 2016 - Best New Bands

10 New Bands to See at Pitchfork 2016 - Best New Bands — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:13:37 +0000

[…] Northtown. Last year Shamir released one of the best albums of 2015 – his fabulous debut LP Ratchet – and shortly after, made his first appearance in Chicago, impressing the crowd at Pitchfork. […]

By: 6 New Bands We Loved At Bonnaroo Day 2 - Best New Bands

6 New Bands We Loved At Bonnaroo Day 2 - Best New Bands — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:56:02 +0000

[…] party. He blew through the hour with multiple tracks from his fantastic debut LP Ratchet, highlighting the album’s best songs with lively performances of “Make a Scene,” “In For […]

By: Shamir Makes Fans Prisoners of his Enigmatic Prowess

Shamir Makes Fans Prisoners of his Enigmatic Prowess — Tue, 03 May 2016 11:09:23 +0000

[…] a free show last April on UC-Berkeley’s campus (just weeks before the release of his debut LP Ratchet), and the other was at last year’s Treasure Island Music Festival. On both occasions, […]

By: Shamir: The New King Of Pop? - Best New Bands

Shamir: The New King Of Pop? - Best New Bands — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:23:24 +0000

[…] summer Shamir released his first full-length Ratchet, via XL Recordings. Best New Bands’ Corey Bell wrote: ”Shamir’s voice is fearless, […]

By: 4 New Bands We Loved At Pitchfork 2015 - Day 2 - Best New Bands

4 New Bands We Loved At Pitchfork 2015 - Day 2 - Best New Bands — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 22:15:26 +0000

[…] by the Blue Stage was barely navigable with a large mix of people excited to see Las Vegas singer Shamir and Vic Mensa fans hoping to squeeze up front, patiently – and at times not so patiently […]

By: 4 New Bands At Pitchfork 2015 - Day 2 - Best New Bands

4 New Bands At Pitchfork 2015 - Day 2 - Best New Bands — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 22:08:47 +0000