Book & Lyrics - Nikki Racklin
Composer & Orchestrations - Bella Barlow

Thanks to:
Patrick Rufey, Lisa Bridge, Scarlett Bowcott, Frankie, Vincent Pirillo, Matthew Ronchetti, Katie Shorten, Duncan Smith

Cruelty & Greed - Studio Recording

Glory Feels Hollow - Studio Recording

Shadows & Fog - Studio Recording

Music - Bella Barlow
Lyrics - Nikki Racklin

Live Finale, WHY THE WHALES CAME, THE DRUM, THEATRE ROYAL, 2021.

Shadows And Fog Finale (live 2021 Why The Whales Came, The Drum)

Sandancer is the lead single and title track from the "Sandancer EP", available from 17th April 2019.

Sandancer EP is a heartfelt and raw collection of songs with a tragic backstory. In April 2018, Nick Shake learned that his previous partner and confidant, after a life long struggle with mental health, had taken her own life. This kickstarted an outpouring of grief amongst her close friends and family, and became a catalyst for many impassioned conversations about the mental health crisis we’re currently facing.

The following month, Nick staged a tribute concert in London, in aid of mental health awareness. He was overwhelmed by how much this resonated with people. Everyone there was openly sharing their heartbreaking stories about losing their own loved ones to suicide. It was powerful evening of collective catharsis and healing.

Inspired by the community connections made that night, Nick began crafting the songs and stories that would eventually become the Sandancer EP.

Sandancer (single Mix)

Nick Shake is a London-based singer-songwriter crafting his own life stories into acoustic indie-folk anthems

Sandancer (single Mix)

Nick Shake

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