Shaprece, Molting EP

Out now, self-released via Noisetrade, shaprece.com One listen to this album makes it clear that Shaprece is one of the most innovative artists in Seattle. Negotiating the boundaries between trip hop and chamber pop, each of its six tracks (five new songs, one remix by Blue Sky Black Death) is a world unto itself, with atmospheric electronics, orchestral strings, deep bass, and layers of vocals. Amid it all, Shaprece’s voice—restrained and intimate, with a quiet power—weaves a tale of unrequited love and loss. “Her Song” stands out for its straightforward storytelling, lush orchestration, and beautifully harmonized chorus: “Stop sabotaging her song for you/Why won’t you let it play?/Such a beautiful melody interrupted by the rain.” Next show: Sat., Nov. 22, McCaw Hall, TEDxRainier

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