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A few songs from the album Somewhere Else, out now worldwide on CD/2LP/download from Paper Bag Records!
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"Another majestic collection of songs" Billboard

"Her sighing vocals and his gleaming synths have been bolstered by a tad more thump and funk this time round...lovely" The Independent (4/5)

""'Somewhere Else's high drama workouts keeps us dancing with tears in our eyes." Instinct Magazine (4.5/5)

"Synths twinkle like slowly spinning disco balls...Shapiro's vocal, filtered in such a way that it recalls a refracted sunbeam, caps off the dream. When she coos in her upper register...the effect is nearly magical." MSN Music (4/5)

"Somewhere Else is their hotly-anticipated third album - and it's a cracker… Indeed, it's difficult not to form a crush on Sally and her angelic vocals while listening to Somewhere Else. The duo continue to conjure euro-pop gems throughout the album, each one wrapped in funky synths, fat bass lines and cool beats. Electro at its best!" Daily Sport (5/5)

"With the improvements, revamps, and overall more interesting arrangements, Somewhere Else manages to be the equal of Disco Romance" AllMusic (4/5)

"With wispy techno beats leading the way, Somewhere Else, the Swedish duo’s (Shapiro and Johan Agebjörn) third studio album, is a journey to a distant land—a heaven of music for anime characters hosting raves on clouds with rainbows for dance floors."
Filter (80/100)

"Somewhere Else is as charming and featherlight as the rest of their discography, but shows growth in all the right places: New collaborations, new sounds, same feeling."
Idolator (4/5)

"Building on the foundations of the duo’s previous Italo-disco homages, the mysterious Swedes are back, blurring the line between that genre and its close relative, Hi-NRG, to winning effect... Somewhere Else makes for an invaluable addition to any self-respecting pop-loving household." The Line Of Best Fit (7.5/10)

"There are no misses here...if Somewhere Else doesn't blow your leg warmers off, nothing will." Bust Magazine (4/5)

"In Somewhere Else, Sally Shapiro dip from toe to calf in new soundscapes and are enlivened by the feel." Paste Magazine (7.3/10)

"The vocals are delicate and gorgeous as ever, and the music really comes to life, peaking on gripping, sensual “I Dream With an Angel Tonight”; the breezy but sad “What Can I Do”; the intergalactic longing and weirdness of “Starman”; and breathy “Lives Together.” This is her, um, their best album to date."
Tibune (4/5)


Somewhere Else preview

Single out on Nov 20th 2012 on Paper Bag Records.
Available worldwide from: http://shop.paperbagrecords.com/products/what-can-i-do-single and http://www.junodownload.com/products/what-can-i-do/2068628-02/
First single from the album "Somewhere Else" out in February 2013.
Written by Roger Gunnarsson, Johan Agebjörn and Jaime Cristóbal. Produced by Johan Agebjörn. Guitar by Jaime Cristóbal.

"From working with labels such as Diskokaine through Permanent Vacation, and alongside artists such as Italo disco legend Fred Ventura and 'chillwaver' CFCF, Shapiro has become the figurehead for the dreamy, spirited pop/indie-disco sound. Her latest for Paper Bag (who initially released a collaboration with CFCF) is a chirpy indie-disco number that takes a cue from vintage 4AD (Cocteau Twins) mixed with just an oversweet touch of '80s Euro-pop; and the result is nothing short of lovely."
DJ Magazine

"Achingly sweet and earnest"
Stereogum

"Taking on elements of indie pop and mixing wispy vocals with light-as-helium synths and even a flute solo, "What Can I Do" feels as inconsequential as a day in the park. It's the sort of track you'll want to play again as soon as it's over, for fear that it might just float away forever."
Refinery 29

"Bedded with newly warmed synth tones and shimmering guitars, "What Can I Do" offers a tender take on acoustic pop that eschews the expected electro backdrop. Still, the pair haven't forgotten their roots: As Shapiro's vocals rise to the puppy-soft chorus, she's backed by syncopated disco drums. And you know what it sounds like? Only the best pajama dance party ever!"
MTV Buzzworthy

What Can I Do

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Single from the Sally Shapiro album "Somewhere Else" out now on Paper Bag Records.

The single includes Miami Nights 1984 remix and instrumental version, available from:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/starman-feat.-electric-youth/id591371630
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Co-written and co-performed with Electric Youth.

Written by Mario Pak/Johan Agebjörn/Austin Garrick
Produced by Johan Agebjörn, co-produced by Mario Pak
Additional vocals by Bronwyn Griffin of Electric Youth

"Swedish synth-pop princess Sally Shapiro has shared another gorgeous track with us. The second single from her upcoming album Somewhere Else is called "Starman" which features Canadian pop duo Electric Youth.  Together they’ve created a wonderful bubbling indie pop track featuring Sally Shapiro’s trademark disco likings and whimsical vocals."
Prefix Magazine

"Mixing ultra-girly harmonies reminicent of a Molly Ringwald movie with a dose of trippy new-age synth, Shapiro’s music is our go-to when needing to blow off steam and dance around our bedroom. Download our premiere of the radio edit for her latest single “Starman” feat. Electric Youth above and just try to stay seated…"
NYLON

"The song is an electronic triggered jaunt down the disco. Purposefully detached vocals somehow enforce an overwhelming warmth into the song, and you’re left with the comforting feeling that you’ll never dance alone again. How does she do it? How?!"
Scandipop

"Starman is a particularly deep and dreamy slick of these guys ScandiPop. Sally is at her hushed-Saint-Etienne best, and being backed by the vintage tones of Electric Youth’s Bronwyn, cast a beautiful vocal net. A totally compelling voice in electronic music, Sally has found the perfect music partner in Johan, who knows exactly how to deliver sweeping, passionate synth music, with a subtle 60s twist, that suits her just right. Cannot wait for the album."
Electronic Rumours

"Evidently both duos’ styles were synth made for each other and this is quite the reason why the track can elevate itself to such a level of accomplished sophistication."
EQ Music Blog

"Starman may or may not be a Swedish nod to John Carpenter's movie of the same name, but in any case, it's lovely, fun, and possibly the best song on the album."
BUST Magazine

Starman (feat. Electric Youth) (Radio Edit)

OFFICIAL remix of Sally Shapiro's "Starman" feat Electric Youth!!! Buy it here https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/starman-feat.-electric-youth/id591371630
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Starman feat. Electric Youth (Miami Nights 1984 RMX)

Artist: Sally Shapiro
Title: Lives Together (Johan Agebjörn Dub)
mp3: Somewhere Else (digital version with bonus tracks)
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Label: Paper Bag Records
Release date: Feb 26th 2013
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Sally Shapiro - Lives Together (Johan Agebjörn Dub)

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Written and produced by Roger Gunnarsson/Le Prix/Johan Agebjörn (a.k.a. Swedish Italo Disco Mafia)

Taken from the album "Somewhere Else" out on Feb 26th on Paper Bag Records (CD/white vinyl 2LP/download)

Special thanks to Chart Music

All My Life

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"On "Sundown", one of the finest tracks from her new record Somewhere Else, Shapiro and her collaborators showcase newfound artistic breadth by taking familiar sounds and textures, subjecting them to a subtle reconfiguration. Johan Agebjörn and Roger Gunnarsson take a handful of Italo disco trademarks-- glossy synths, airtight electronic percussion, garish, sparkly effects-- and apply them to a slow-paced ballad where Shapiro delivers a dreamy, fragile vocal performance. The final touch is a sublime sax solo reminiscent of Destroyer's magnificently louche Kaputt, and the result is bluish, bruised-heart pop that lingers long after it's finished." Pitchfork

"Sundown, which was produced by Johan Agebjörn is an energetic ballad that Shapiro adorably coos all over...racked with the sweetness you come to expect from Shapiro" Stereogum

"Great work as always. I love the track."
Johnny Jewel (Chromatics, Glass Candy)

Written by Johan Agebjörn and Roger Gunnarsson. Produced by Johan Agebjörn. Saxophone by Jonas Thander.

Taken from the album "Somewhere Else" out now on Paper Bag Records (CD/white vinyl 2LP/download)

Sundown

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Written by Johan Emmoth/Johan Agebjörn/Roger Gunnarsson. Produced by Johan Agebjörn and Le Prix.

Taken from the album "Somewhere Else" out now on Paper Bag Records (CD/white vinyl 2LP/download)

If It Doesn't Rain

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Written and produced by Johan Agebjörn.

DJ Magazine feature on this track:
http://www.djmag.com/node/37445
Taken from the album "Somewhere Else" out now on Paper Bag Records (CD/white vinyl 2LP/download)


This City's Local Italo Disco DJ Has A Crush On Me

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Written by Johan Agebjörn, Le Prix, Maria Sandström and Roger Gunnarsson. Produced by Le Prix and Johan Agebjörn. Backing vocals by Maria Sandström and Johan Agebjörn.

"Le Prix collaboration "Architectured Love" is fittingly titled, chilly and gorgeous as an ice palace." Pitchfork

"When she coos in her upper register, as she does on the pulsing 'Architectured Love,' the effect is nearly magical." MSN Music

Taken from the album "Somewhere Else" out now on Paper Bag Records (CD/white vinyl 2LP/download)

Architectured Love (with Le Prix)

Sally Shapiro's music is heavily influenced by 80s italo disco. The project also includes the composer and producer Johan Agebjörn.
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Albums

Disco Romance (2007)
My Guilty Pleasure (2009)
Somewhere Else (2013)

Remix albums

Remix Romance vol. 1 (2008)
Remix Romance vol. 2 (2008)
My Guilty Pleasure - Remixes (2010)
Elsewhere (2013)

Singles/EPs

I'll Be By Your Side (2006)
Anorak Christmas (2006)
Jackie Jackie (2008)
Spacer Woman From Mars (2008)
He Keeps Me Alive (2008)
Miracle (2009)
Love In July (2009)
Don't Be Afraid (Alternative Version) (feat. Anoraak) (2010)
Alice (feat. Fred Ventura) (2011)
What Can I Do (2012)
Starman (feat. Electric Youth) (2013)

Remixes

Don Juan Dracula: Take Me Home (2007)
CFCF: The Explorers (2009)
Lindstrøm &amp; Christabelle: Looking For What (2009)
Wolfram feat. Holy Ghost!: Hold My Breath (2011)
Jam &amp; Spoon feat. Plavka: Find Me (2013)