Artist Discovery Series
June 2009
Andy Shauf Darker Days
Not too long ago, a high-school age Andy Shauf was recording melodies in his bedroom, not even letting his closest friends in on his craft. These days, he plays those once-secret demos for everyone, making his full-length debut with the alt-country confessions of Darker Days. Citing influences like Elliott Smith and Pedro the Lion, the Canadian-bred singer-songwriter combines somber acoustic intimacy with the warmth of twanging banjo, male-female harmonies and hand-claps -- plus a little electric jolt, for good measure. Through these understated songs of love and loss, 21-year-old Shauf strides out of the awkwardness of adolescence and into quarter-life quandary. Looks like he'll be right at home. Julia Askenase
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Track Listing
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Your Heart
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Crushes
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You Remind Me
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In Town
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Gone
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The Darker Night
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The Greatest Moments
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Let's Be
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Were You in Love With Me
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How Long
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Give Me Words
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