shiv - Where You Are (Official Video)

Zimbabwean-Irish singer-songwriter, shiv, returns with her brand new single ‘Where You Are’, accompanied by the official video. The track is taken from the upcoming EP ‘The Love Interlude’ set for release October 8th.

The first track to be lifted from the artists second EP, the latest track ‘Where You Are’ is another blend of shiv’s signature lo-fi r&b and soul sound that captivated tastemakers and fans around the world; peppered with hip-hop and sultry jazz, the song was written in Paris with producer and sax player Adrien Soleiman. With a knack for writing refreshingly honest lyrics on the trials and tribulations of life and relationships, shiv returns with another deeply personal track exploring the often chaotic journey of love. “We have been fed a narrative of a perfect kind of love, that is effortless and uncomplicated, that means that you will find someone who fits every part of you flawlessly,” the artist muses. “More often than not, this isn't the case, it's the imperfection that makes love fulfilling, it’s in learning and growing that you find happiness that is gratifying because of the time you have spent nurturing it.” The instrumentation and vocal melodies reflect the ever-changing journey that love takes you on and help to enhance the emotions felt throughout. The disorderly nature of love is reflected in the verse, juxtaposed with the ethereal switch in the chorus which indicates the sometimes other-worldly sense of elation felt when completely and utterly infatuated with someone.

Photo Credit: Matilda Hill-Jenkins