Shamir joins host Raina Douris

Shamir’s latest album Homo Anxietatum is almost like the beginning of a new era. Shamir’s been a solo artist since he started almost a decade ago, but he says this album is the first time he really thought about writing for his band, who he now considers just as much a part of “Shamir” as he is. Shamir talks about growing as an artist and growing as a person – and how the sound of his music reflects where he’s at

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Sarah McLachlan “Black & White” Surfacing
Shamir “The Beginning” WC Recording
Shamir “The Beginning” Homo Anxietatem
Shamir “The Beginning (demo)” Bitter
CockNBullKid “Hold on to Your Misery” Adulthood
Shamir “Oversized Sweater” WC Recording
Shamir “Obsession” WC Recording
Shamir “Our Song” WC Recording
Al Green “Perfect Day” Perfect Day (single)
Thee Sacred Souls “Easier Said Than Done” Thee Sacred Souls
Etta James “Love And Happiness” The Right Time
Say She She “Echo In The Chamber” Prism
Hozier “Take Me To Church” Hozier

Hour Two
The Velvet Underground “I’ll Be Your Mirror” The Velvet Underground & Nico
Death Cab For Cutie “No Sunlight” Narrow Stairs
Talia Schlanger “Attention” Attention (single)
Damien Rice “Volcano” 0
Becca Mancari “Over and Over” Left Hand
John Mayer “Back To You” Room For Squares
Gary Jules “Mad World” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Tedeschi Trucks Band “Midnight In Harlem” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Grace Potter “Good Time” Mother Road
Dr. John “Revolution” Locked Down
The Black Keys “Little Black Submarines” El Camino
The Last Diner Party “Nothing Matters” Nothing Matters (single)
Smashing Pumpkins “Tonight Tonight” Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness
Primitive Radio Gods “Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand” Rocket