JJ Shiplett Announces Upcoming Album With New Tracks “Oleander” and “Modern Drugs”
Roots Americana sensation JJ Shiplett is set to captivate music enthusiasts with the announcement of his highly anticipated fourth studio album – A Way Through Time – due out March 15th – courtesy of Red Buffalo Records under the exclusive license of Jayward Artist Group (distributed by The Orchard). Alongside this exciting announcement, Shiplett is treating fans to not one but TWO sensational tracks – “Oleander” and “Modern Drugs.” The new songs showcase Shiplett’s ability to craft evocative and emotionally resonant music and are a testament to his versatility as an artist, blending heartfelt lyrics with soulful melodies that leave a lasting impression on listeners.
Fresh from his first-ever performance in London at UK Americana Music Week, Shiplett kicks off a series of Canadian dates tonight with The Sheepdogs. He also has upcoming stops at Berlin’s C2C and will head to Austin for SXSW. For more information on upcoming performances, visit https://www.jjshiplett.com/live.
Speaking about the single “Oleander,” Shiplett shares,
“Oleander is a song about balance – a beautiful flower in bloom that is poisonous to the touch. The good & the bad. The lyrics came to me over time, as I stepped into my future as a father, and reflected on, reckoned with, my past – my own father’s death.” He continues, “The song is about embracing the chaos and the harmony of it all. You can spend your life fighting it, or you can learn to face life head-on with gratitude for the ups & the downs – the wins & the losses…only then will we have achieved true balance.“
Delving into the recording process of “Oleander,” Shiplett explains,
“The goal was to build the song around a continuous melody without it becoming stale or boring. Building intrigue through dynamics and intention.“
Listen to “Modern Drugs” here.