Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires has released her latest track, ‘Lately‘. On Friday, 26th September, she releases her anticipated new album ‘Nobody’s Girl‘ on ATO Records
Co-written by Amanda and keyboardist Peter Levin, “Lately” flirts with optimism in the face of soul-searching. As Amanda explains, “it’s about that in-between place where you’re not okay, but you’re not falling apart either…you’re just wandering, looking for something to hold on to. It’s cinematic but grounded. It’s fighting the blues with more blues and searching the sky for a silver lining.”
“Lately” follows the first two singles to be unveiled from Nobody’s Girl, including “A Way It Goes” and “Piece Of Mind”, which was the most added track at Americana radio upon its release. The song is also garnering strong support at Triple A radio with over 20 stations playing the track in cities including Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Boston and more. Of the new music, The New York Times noted, ” while the pain is still vivid, so is her determination to leave it behind,” while The Tennessean said the songwriting is “universally relatable,” Rolling Stone added it’s “brutally honest and forthcoming,” while Relix called “Piece of Mind” “powerful” and Brooklyn Vegan described “A Way It Goes” as “cinematic.”
LISTEN TO ‘LATELY’ HERE
WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE
Produced by Lawrence Rothman, Nobody’s Girl is a deeply personal body of work. The confessional collection of songs deals in themes of heartbreak and loss, resilience, self-discovery and empowerment. The album was recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN, with Fred Eltringham and Julian Dorio on drums, Dominic Davis on bass, Peter Levin on keys, Zach Setchfield on guitar, and Rothman on guitar as well. Amanda also tracked at Rothman Recorders in Los Angeles, CA, with Jay Bellerose (drums), Pino Palladino (bass), Jimbo Hart (bass), Joe Kennedy (piano, guitar), and Rothman again on guitar. In addition to the fiddle, Amanda can also be heard playing tenor guitar and ukulele.
Amanda is currently supporting Aly & AJ on an extensive North American tour and will also join the Allman Betts Family Revival tour later this Autumn.
ABOUT AMANDA SHIRES
Since getting her start playing fiddle with the legendary Texas Playboys at the young age of 15, GRAMMY Award-winning Amanda Shires has brought her nuanced songwriting and boundless originality to a series of solo albums, collaborated with the likes of John Prine, and earned the 2017 Emerging Artist of the Year prize from the Americana Music Association (AMA). Amanda is the founder of The Highwomen – a supergroup she performs in alongside Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile. In 2022, she released the lauded album Take It Like A Man, which landed on many “Best of 2022” lists, including NPR, The New York Times, to name a few. She also collaborated with the late, great pianist and singer Bobbie Nelson on the album “Loving You” – a poignant collection of reimagined favourites from both artists.
PRE-ORDER ‘NOBODY’S GIRL’ HERE
