Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw has shared his intensely personal new single, “Take A Look Inside,” available today via his own Yokoko Records. A meditation on past traumas and a beacon of love, hope, and positivity going forward, the track is accompanied by an animated official music video, directed by Texas-based graphic and motion designer Andrew Knives, premiering today at YouTube.

“I went out to my studio, and this idea came to me,” says David Shaw. “I made the beginning riff followed by the beat, bassline, and the chords. I wrote the lyrics, and it was done. It started with one of those meditation experiments to just sit down. It’s a snapshot of where I’m at in my life at this time.”

Produced by Shaw at Esplanade Studios in his adopted home base of New Orleans, LA, “Take A Look Inside” follows Shaw’s powerful “Alabama,” Shaw’s heartfelt response to the ongoing battle against women’s reproductive rights as well as this spring’s Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos created during IVF fertility treatments should be considered children. Shaw’s frustration – as well as the recent birth of his daughter – inspired his emotional return to the feelings originally captured while recording at the historic FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL.

Known far and wide as frontman for The Revivalists, Shaw will mark the arrival of “Take A Look Inside” – and more new music to come – with a series of eagerly awaited headline dates. The “Take A Look Inside Tour” begins October 31 at New Orleans, LA’s historic Tipitina’s and then travels through late November. Support on select dates comes from Crowe Boys (October 31-November 13) and Leah Belvins (November 15-25). VIP packages will be available featuring an exclusive pre-show experience with Shaw including an acoustic soundcheck performance, personal photo, and more. Additional dates will be announced. For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.davidshaw.com/shows. 

DAVID SHAW – TOUR 2024

AUGUST

2 – Hamilton, OH – David Shaw’s Big River Get Down (SOLD OUT)

3 – Hamilton, OH – David Shaw’s Big River Get Down (w/ The Revivalists)

OCTOBER

4 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Music Festival *

13 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Music Festival *

31 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s †

NOVEMBER

1 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen †

2 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse †

5 – Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle †

6 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East †

8 – Columbus OH – A&R Music Bar †

9 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue †

12 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House †

13 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar †

15 – Denver, CO – Summit ^

16 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up ^

19 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater ^

20 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^

22 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent ^

24 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom ^

25 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up ^

* Festival Appearance

† w/ Special Guests Crowe Boys

^ w/ Special Guest Leah Belvins

TheWaster.com | Listen Up
8.1.2024