We asked long-time Underground Underdogs favorite sh4dws to create a Mutt Mix of some of his favorite tracks and unreleased songs. As the frontman of the trio Olivia and a solo artist himself, sh4dws (fka Lil Shdws) is no stranger to intricacies of production. We spoke with the NYC-based multi hyphenate some questions in anticipation of his forthcoming EP.
What made go with the direction you chose for your mix?
I really wanted to showcase a bunch of my friends who I think are making really awesome art, along with some new tracks that I’ve been really vibing with.
Which song are you most excited to share with this mix?
For sure my next single “Islands” – I’m really stoked on it to drop on 11/5! I also helped with production on “Trust” – 666tangerine that I think is an amazing track.
How many years have you been active in the production scene?
Too long.
What is your favorite way to listen to a new song?
Truthfully nothing beats blasting a hit out of laptop speakers.
What makes a single a “platinum record” to you?
For me there’s two types of hits – one being a song that gets lodged into my brain and I have to listen to it over and over. The other is when a song hits me so hard emotionally that I never want to listen to it again.
Anything else you’d like to share with your listeners on Underground Underdogs?
New EP out soon – big love to UU who’s been supporting me since the Little Shadows / Olivia days. Super grateful for everyone sticking with me every time I switch it up. Keep an eye out for a sh4dows audiovisual show in your city!
TRACK – ARTIST:
“Machine 2.0” – sh4dows
“Boozy” – John Glacier
“Paint You” – Anger Of 1000 Dragons
“Backdoor” (ft Izzy Spears) – Anonymous Club
“Bunny” (ft. Oklou) – MISOGI
“Trust” – 666tangerine
“Electric Fuck” – WTCHCRFT
“Damocles” – Model/Actriz
“backb4” – sh4dows
“Woah (Is Me)” – Mother Cell
“Look Both Ways” – Gallipony
“Crush” (sh4dows Remix) – Ethel Cain
“Lovetakeover” – sh4dows
“Liminal” (ft Sacha Online) – Shinigami
“Islands” – sh4dows