News: Shawn James and the Shapeshifters Launch Album Kickstarter

Fayetteville, Arkansas swamp rockers Shawn James and the Shapeshifters have launched a kickstarter to help fund their new album. Gary Lee is here to tell you why you should pledge.













Ok. No pressure huh? Well first let me tell you who these guys are. Obviously they hail from the USA, Fayetteville, Arkansas specifically. They are self styled swamp rockers, fusing bluegrass and hard rock to create their own take on the southern rock sound.

Vocally, the lyrics are delivered with a gravelly conviction and a whole load of soul. Dynamically, the songs range from large and room filling pieces that would make even the most resistant begin to head nod, to thick, dizzying and hypnotic ballads. Their first three releases can be found to stream and purchase via Soundcloud.

The Wolf (released early 2013)

https://soundcloud.com/shawnjamessoul/sets/the-wolf

The Bear (released June 2013)

https://soundcloud.com/shawnjamessoul/sets/the-bear

The Hawk (released January 2014)

https://soundcloud.com/shawnjamessoul/sets/the-hawk

Now the band want your help to release their first original album! The album is set for an April release date with the kickstarter set to end in 20 days, can you help? The pledges range from a small amount of merch, to a digital copy of the album before the official release date, to a date with band member; Baker.

You can also find and support the band via their bandcamp here I wish these guys good luck in their endeavour, they are mightily interesting!

Article by: Gary Lee

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