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Shannen James
Birth nameShannen McInerney
Born1990s
Melbourne, Australia
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Labels
Websitewww.shannenjames.com

Shannen McInerney (born 1990s), known professionally as Shannen James, is a singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia.[1] Her debut EP Arrows was released on 25 September 2020.

Early life

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James began singing and performing at the age of six at family gatherings, birthday parties, and music competitions at shopping centres.[1][2]

James grew up listening to the Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Mandy Moore.[2]

In an interview with NME Australia, James discussed how she came to form an interest in music, stating:

"I just wanted to be a Spice Girl, just like every other six-year-old girl at the time. I actually feel really lucky that I grew up in that period... It was just so amazing to see huge female artists that were so successful. They were definitely people I looked up to as a kid."[2]

Musical style and influences

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James is primarily a pop,[3] folk-pop,[4] indie-pop,[3] and guitar pop artist.[2] Her music has occasional grunge influences.[3]

James' music has been likened to Fleetwood Mac and Jack Johnson by Ones to Watch,[5] and Maggie Rogers, Haim, and Kita Alexander by Triple J.[4]

James describes her music as being influenced by Fleetwood Mac, Tame Impala, Haim, First Aid Kit, Shania Twain, and Arctic Monkeys.[6]

Career

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2018: Getaway

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On 12 February 2018, James' debut EP Getaway was released independently.[7] James performed at Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick, Victoria on 30 March 2018.[1]

2019–2020: Arrows

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On 12 July 2019, James released her debut single "Something in the Water".[8]

On 20 February 2020, James released the single "Collide".[9]

On 14 June 2020, James premiered the single "Arrows" on Triple J's 2020 with Richard Kingsmill.[10] On 16 June 2020, James released "Arrows", alongside the announcement of her EP of the same name.[10]

On 26 August 2020, James released the single "Empty Eyes", which was premiered on Ones to Watch the previous day.[5]

On 22 September 2020, James released "Seventeen", the third and final single from Arrows.[citation needed]

Arrows was released on 25 September 2020.[2]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Getaway
Arrows
  • Released: 25 September 2020
  • Label: Ivy League
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Something in the Water"[8] 2019 Non-album singles[A]
"Collide"[3] 2020
"Arrows"[10] Arrows
"Empty Eyes"[5]
"Seventeen"[11]
"Superstitious"[12] 2021 Non-album single

Notes

  1. ^ "Something in the Water" and "Collide" were later included on the EP Arrows.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Shannen James – Edinburgh Castle Brunswick". Edinburgh Castle Brunswick. 30 March 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e Lim, Eddy (26 September 2020). "Shannen James makes uplifting guitar pop anthems the world needs right now". NME Australia. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "Melbourne indie-pop star Shannen James delivers sunny single "Collide"". The Music Mermaid. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Feature Artist: Get to know Shannen James". ABC (Triple J). 24 February 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b c Jansky, Rachael (25 August 2020). "Shannen James creates her own closure on "Empty Eyes" [Premiere]". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  6. ^ Parkinson, Daniel (25 September 2020). "Shannen James on her debut EP 'Arrows'". The Creative Issue. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Getaway by Shannen James on Bandcamp". 12 February 2018. Retrieved 29 February 2020 – via Bandcamp.
  8. ^ a b "Something in the Water – Single by Shannen James on Spotify". 12 July 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2020 – via Spotify.
  9. ^ "Collide – Single by Shannen James on Spotify". 20 February 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020 – via Spotify.
  10. ^ a b c d Bruce, Jasper (16 June 2020). "Shannen James announces debut EP 'Arrows', shares title track". NME Australia. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Shannen James debut EP 'Arrows' out now". Good Call Live. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  12. ^ Carr, Debbie (8 March 2021). "Shannen James returns with charming new track 'Superstitious'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
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External videos
video icon Shannen James performing "Arrows", The Sound on ABC


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