As a teaser for his upcoming release, Shamir has shared new single “Ain’t The Same,” and Ten is now officially due to drop on May 19. This ambitious work will be a testament to the artist’s evolution over the last ten years. It’s the follow-up to his last album, Homo Anxietatem, which he released in 2023.
The news comes alongside the surprise release of a song named “Neverwannago.” This new track provides listeners a thrilling preview of what’s to come from his highly anticipated new album. Ten is a reflection of ordering on an individual basis within a batch of songs that are extremely personal. It includes songs like “I Wonder” written by Shamir’s best friends, as well as unreleased demos and buried treasures that have been revived and redefined.
Shamir’s Ten is his tenth solo album. This milestone perfectly timing with the tenth anniversary of his studio debut, Ratchet. The creativity continues throughout the album, particularly with touching tracks such as “I Love My Friends” and “I Don’t Know What You Want From Me.” You’ll hear “I Know We Can’t be Friends,” “Die,” and the above “Recording 291.”
In his announcement, Shamir emphasized the different feel of this album. He admitted that it’s shaped from sounds that are very much a reflection of his own life experience.
“written by those closest to me, unused demos, and castaways given a new life.” – Shamir
As he gears up to release Ten, Shamir looks back on how his music has changed over the last 10 years. Each album has contributed to shaping his identity as an artist, and this final project represents a synthesis of experiences and collaborations.
With Ten, Shamir aims to leave a lasting impression on his audience while closing a significant chapter in his career. Fans line up in excitement for the release, anxious to experience the fruits of years of creative labor and expression.