Currently on tour with prog-rock outfit The Blackheart Orchestra, today North-East based singer/songwriter Shannon Pearl unveils new single Wolves.
After a whirlwind 2024 performing at festivals such as Lindisfarne and A Stones Throw, plus supporting Tygers of Pan Tang at their kick-ass home show back in November at Whitley Bay Playhouse, Shannon has already got a busy year of gigs lined up in 2025.
These gigs come alongside a full release schedule of brand new, never before heard material – starting with new single Wolves. In contrast to her usual softer instrumentation and electronics, this new track packs a guitar-heavy punch, whilst still retaining what are now trademark historical and folkloric lyrical themes, and of course augmented by beautiful fiddle playing from Jen Clewes, providing a stark contrast to the darker, heavier backing.
The narrative of ‘Wolves’ is powerful. Harking back to the neolithic and the funerary practices in the land of ‘Pritani’ follow a trail of sonic breadcrumbs to reveal the age-old message of life after death. The song and the music video focus on the theme of death and rebirth and how energy is only ever re-purposed and never destroyed. This idea connects energetically to Shannon’s spiritual beliefs. As Pagan Animist, it is strongly believed that everything has a spirit and that this spirit or ‘essence’ s shared and should be revered by all.
The single and music video is released today on all streaming platforms. You’ll hear the track making its debut in the live set later in the year.
Shannon Pearl Tour Dates:
29th Mar – Seven Arts, Leeds – (Duo) – Supporting Blackheart Orchestra
4th Apr – Square Chapel, Halifax – (Duo) – Supporting Blackheart Orchestra
5th Apr – Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge (Duo)
24th Apr – The Cluny, Newcastle – (Duo) – Supporting Dave Arcari
26th Apr – The Cluny, Newcastle – (Quartet) – Support Labyrinthine Oceans
5th May – The Cluny, Newcastle (Duo) – Supporting Lena Lovich
30th May – Sedgefield Blues Club, Sedgefield Parish Hall – (Duo) – Supporting Susan Santos
1 st Aug – Northern Kin Festival, County Durham – (Band)
3 rd Aug – 3 Wishes Fairy Festival, Glastonbury – (Duo)
30 th Aug – Lindisfarne Festival, Northumberland – (Band)
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