Trying out new stuff! This is a clip of a revamp I'm working on.. #oldthingsmadenew!! Hope you like!

As It Is Written - clip ;)

This is the first EP of DrifterShapeShifter!! A blend of Electronic, folk, soul, rock, pop, new wave, world, reggae-dub, and hip-hop. Tracks 1-4 produced by and with Nate Stein aka Equanimous. Track 5 produced by Bradley Davis. Mixing by Detective47. Mastering by Mark Chalecki. 

Lyrics, vocals, and Strumstick by Jesse Nelson aka DrifterShapeShifter

MORE COMING SOON!!! ^_^

EtheoryL EP

Vortex

etheroyL EP

Camper's Dream

As It Is Written

Jasmine

EtheroyL EP

It Is What It Is

The year is 1997. I am staring out the window of my parents' '94 Ford explorer and the car stereo is playing Jars of Clay, or Pearl Jam, or perhaps Nirvana; amongst many other things. There is a thread that runs through time; from the past to the present.

*vocals, lyrics, and acoustic guitar by Jesse Nelson aka DrifterShapeShifter

Production, including electric bass and electric guitar, by Equanimous

Mixed by Sam Johnson

1995+2 (prod. by Equanimous; mixed by Sam Johnson)

Thanks to the magic of Producer, JRonBeatz, this is DrifterShapeShifter as you've never heard before! Happy holidays! More on the way!!!! ;-D <3 <3 <3

Jasmine (JRonBeatz Remix)

So excited to finally release this track! "Violent Mirages" as heard in Blumhouse's "Boogeyman Pop" Premiering on June 23rd at Cinepocalypse 2018!!! 

Vocals and lyrics by DrifterShapeShifter
Produced by moon talk
Mixed by Detective47

Violent Mirages

Recorded Live at Eastside Rehearsal in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA

Brian Ramirez on Drums//Backing Vocals
Tor Saharopulos on Bass

featured in the film "Boogeyman Pop" !!

Antigone and Oedipus (Extended mix)

"WYK" is the story of the first butterflies of a crush. How it feels, how you feel, what you think it is that the other person is feels... this song was inspired by the magic, mystery, & universality of that cosmic human moment. "WYK" listens as a reminiscent homage to an early Bjork fairytale (a la "Post" and its respective remix album "Telegram").

Lyrics:

What's in a look, what's in a touch
What paints the pretty picture you call crush
They say that when you know, you just know
But baby baby, how do I know for sure

Born with a moon in Gemini
Not knowing what to do is a best friend of mine (friend of mine)
Not knowing where we stand feels like my home address (home address, home address)
So tell me how, tell me what to make of this mess

When you know that there's something here (when you know, when you know)
Can you let go, just let go of the fear (can you let go, let go)
When you know that there's something there (when you know, when you know)
Can we strip it back, and be laid bare

Don't wanna be tricked by a stare (when you stare at me)
Don't wanna be swindled by a smile (when you smile like that)
But to hear 1-4-3 (1-4-3)
Baby I would crawl a mile (I would crawl, I would crawl)

So tell me what to do (what do you want me to do)
Just tell me what you want (what do, what do, what do you want)
As long as it is true (As long as it is true)
Don't care about the size or the font (No I don't care)

When you know that there's something here (when you know, when you know)
Can you let go, just let go of the fear (can you let go, let go)
When you know that there's something there (when you know, when you know)
Can we strip it back, and be laid bare

CREDITS
released September 8, 2020
Produced by Laneo Cinco
Additional Production, Mixing, & Mastering by Detective 47

Oh where, oh where is my Pierre?...

vocals & lyrics by DrifterShapeShifter
rap verse written & performed by VRITRA
music produced by Laneo Cinco
mixed & mastered by Alex Koch

Pierre (feat. VRITRA)

LYRICS

I'm picturing your eyes- ocean blue, or were they sea foam green
Maybe both- depending on the dream
Sea foam green, or ocean blue
Either way, laid up thinking 'bout you

But who has the time- in a world like this
But things change so fast- so swift, so quick
And in slow-mo, things fall apart
Not even gravity, can hold this heart

Rise and crash and rise and crash
Chasing, chasing, stacking cash
Rise and crash and rise and crash
Like waves caught in the eternal dance

I call you blue dream- 'cause you get me high
Not really in a good way- but hey, we try
And like all highs- you too, come down
'Cause your turbulent sea, is asking me to drown

So stay busy- hustle, work
'Cause this distraction- it has no perks
We've got things to do- goals to achieve
So turn the page, lock the door, and leave 

Rise and crash and rise and crash
Chasing, chasing, stacking cash
Rise and crash and rise and crash
Like waves caught in the eternal dance

Rise and crash and rise and crash
Chasing, chasing, stacking cash
Rise and crash and rise and crash
Like waves caught in the eternal dance

Blue Dream

Blasted off into the infinity of outer space within each one of us, "Shatter" tells the story of what it is to feel everything; to be one with the galaxy-sized vibrations moving through you at all times. What is it to go mad with the ecstasy of experience.. the pleasure & pain of it all... what does it mean to be your whole self? To show up as all that you are? When the Universe speaks to you, do you run? Do you smile? Do you laugh? Do you cry? Do you dance?... all of the above? Let's find out.


LYRICS

Earth shatter, I feel it all around
Bones scatter, shoulder blades to the ground
Mad hatter, I never wear a frown
Kid classic, can never take my crown

Earth shatter, I feel it all around
Bones scatter, shoulder blades to the ground
Mad hatter, I never wear a frown
Kid classic, can never take my crown

Swear I’m moving even when I sit still
Soul light, soul bright, can never have my fill
If you’re tryna ring me, just bring it to the till
I see you looking at me- if only looks could kill

Lungs full- carrying my breath
Heart whole- pounding in my chest
The bass, the beat, I feel it in my step
The spiral vibes twisting in my neck

Can you hear what I’m trying to say
I’ve been told I come off a little grey
Can you hear what I’m trying to say
I’ve been told I come off a little grey

Earth shatter, I feel it all around
Bones scatter, shoulder blades to the ground
Mad hatter, I never wear a frown
Kid classic, can never take my crown

Earth shatter, I feel it all around
Bones scatter, shoulder blades to the ground
Mad hatter, I never wear a frown
Kid classic, can never take my crown

The crystal bits they fall like rain
And they wash away my pain
A golden soul will remain
Because we came, we came to train, came to train

When lightning strikes more than twice
The tower falls we throw the rice
He told me once I look so nice
Beware the fools come with a price, with a price

Earth shatter, I feel it all around
Bones scatter, shoulder blades to the ground
Mad hatter, I never wear a frown
Kid classic, can never take my crown

Vocals & Lyrics by DrifterShapeShifter
Music Production by Laneo Cinco
Guitar by Psydwys
Mixing & Mastering by Detective 47
Album Art photo by Javier Esquivel
Album Art by Taylor Berry

Shatter

An artist exploring the rawness and honesty of pure self-expression through the medium of sound.