Last month, indie/alt/rock/psych-pop Le Shiv finally released the fan-favourite “I Remember” to the streaming services. They’ve been playing this sweet slice of rock since their early days, and until now the only place to hear it was at a show. Thankfully that has all changed. This is the first release since their fabulous debut EP, New World Colour.
Why release it now? Pencil, the band’s frontman explains; “it’s always been the song that locks in a show. In Brisbane on our last tour, the crowd started belting the lyrics out before I even had a chance. That’s never happened to us with a song prior to release. It’s more straight-up rock than what we’ve been putting out, which is why we held off for so long. But it’s the one everyone keeps asking about, so we thought, ‘It’s about time we release it, aye!’”.
We’re with you on this – it was time!
Pencil further explains the meaning to the song: “It’s one of those weird moments with songs where the lyrics didn’t seem to have any personal meaning at first, but after going through my own dramas in life, it was like they were written for this moment. ‘I Remember’ explores friendships turning into relationships, and the inevitable loss of that friendship when things go awry. This song has trust issues.”
The band spends much of their time in LA, but in good news for their Australian fan-base, they will be supporting The Terry’s East Coast regional tour this June/July. Don’t miss your chance to see two cracking bands in the one night. Support live music. All the dates and ticket details are below.
To celebrate the release of “I Remember”, the band have curated a play-list of tracks that they listen to on tour. It’s eclectic and fun. Give it a spin.
WHAT LE SHIV LISTEN TO ON TOUR
BILLY O’KEY (DRUMMER)
Floating PointsLondon Symphony OrchestraPharoah Sanders “Movement 1″ (on Promises)
“This song and the rest of the movements in this piece are all excellent music to zone out to on a plane, beautiful and calming, which is the perfect mix!”
Charlie Gradon “Return to Saturn”
“This song is better designed for a car drive pump up! Perfect when driving on tour”
JARLETH GILMORE (BASS)
Allah-Las “Fish in the Sand”
“Its my alarm and we are always having to get up at like 4:30am for the first flight out of the city so its the first thing I hear on tour days”
A song that Pencil (lead singer) is obsessed with – “80% of our car trips in the hire cars on tour are playlisted by Pencil so refer to his answer for what else I would be listening to”
JAKE MOSSOP (GUITAR)
Thin Lizzy “Boys Are Back In Town”
“This is my pre-show hype song”
Idles “Grounds”
“A big heads banger song that always puts me in the mood for a show”
DYLAN RAYNER (SYNTH)
Ata Kak “Obaa Sima”
“Genius songwriting on another spectrum”
Jac Yvonne “The Roses On My Right”
“More genius songwriting”
JACOB VOROSHINE (LEAD VOCALS)
Sam Evian “Rolln’ In”
“This song’s production is just really nice. Great chorus. Love the organ in it and love when the lead guitar takes over in the last chorus.”
Khruangbin “May Ninth”
“Super super nice song. Just put it on and close your eyes and feel good”
Le Shiv Tour Dates
Le Shiv will be supporting The Terrys on the following dates on their East Coast Tour – head here for tickets
FRI 21 JUNE – TANK ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS QLD
SAT 22 JUNE – DALYRYMPLE HOTEL, TOWNSVILLE QLD
SUN 23 JUNE – SEABREEZE HOTEL, MACKAY QLD
SAT 6 JULY – KING ST, NEWCASTLE NSW
FRI 12 JULY – TORQUAY HOTEL, TORQUAY VIC
SAT 13 JULY – PIER BANDROOM, FRANKSTON VIC
You can keep up to date with Le Shiv via their website, Facebook and Instagram
