Shahev Sen sings like he’s unburdening his soul, letting each word spill out with the burden of lived expertise. His sophomore single, You Know Why, pulls from the golden days of latest wave indie and the dreamy haze of ‘60s psych pop, making a sound that appears like slipping right into a world the place the colors are richer, and actuality softens on the edges.
Hailing from the streets of previous Calcutta, Shahev’s journey has been something however easy. His early days as a bassist and vocalist within the metropolis’s membership scene formed his uncooked, blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll sensibilities, however after his band dissolved in 2015, the pull of music by no means totally loosened its grip. In 2023, he returned as a solo artist, bringing with him the burden of time, reflection, and a refusal to bow to developments.
You Know Why is steeped in private reckoning, wrestling with the wrestle of prioritising values over monetary stability in a world that doesn’t all the time make room for sentiment. His vocals cascade by the observe with an unfiltered honesty, carrying the ache of repressed anger and betrayal. As a substitute of leaning on a predictable guitar solo, he swaps it for a sweeping orchestral center eight, giving the track a grand, cinematic depth, leading to a soul-stirring indie gem that doesn’t play by the rulebook.
You Know Why is out now on all main streaming platforms, together with Spotify.
Assessment by Amelia Vandergast
