Singapore's indie pop sensation, singer-songwriter and producer Shye returns with her newest single, "Shed"—a song about carrying the quiet weight of the past which we cannot change. Known for her ability to blend vulnerability with atmospheric soundscapes, Shye delivers yet another track that's both sonically immersive and emotionally resonant. Fans can stream the song HERE.
"Shed" is a meditation on acceptance, forgiveness, and finding connection through shared pain. "It's a conversation between me and the listener," Shye explains, "where we see our own wounds reflected in each other, even if we've never met." The track explores the idea that some scars never fully fade and instead of fighting to erase them, real healing, Shye suggests, comes from learning to live with it, with compassion for others and for ourselves.
Shye – "Shed" (Official Video)
"I wanted the mix to feel immersive, almost like stepping into a fog where every sound hangs in the air just a little longer than it should... I hope listeners can find comfort in its honesty, feel seen and feel less alone in their own unspoken experiences."
— Shye
Inspired by songs that feel "post-apocalyptic", "Shed" immerses listeners into a shimmering sonic world where beauty and melancholy coexist. Shye blends airy dream-pop textures with shoegaze-inspired walls of sound—layering lush guitars and reverb-soaked synths—while a steady drum rhythm keeps the track grounded, preventing it from floating too far into the ether. Her vocal delivery is intentionally raw—close, intimate, and almost like a whispered confession echoing through ruins—as if she's speaking directly to the listener's inner world.
With "Shed", Shye set out to create a safe space for anyone carrying unshakable memories or regrets. More than anything, the song is a reminder that healing doesn't always mean forgetting—but learning to live with the parts of ourselves we cannot change.
As her momentum continues to build across Southeast Asia, "Shed" marks a bold new chapter for Shye—emotionally rich, sonically expansive, and unmistakably her. This September, she brings her magnetic live presence to the regional stage with performances at AXEAN Festival in Bali and Music Matters Live in Singapore, continuing to resonate with audiences far beyond her home city.
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About Shye
Shye is an independent singer-songwriter and producer known for her dreamy blend of indie-pop and alt-rock. Entirely self-taught, she writes, records, produces, mixes, and masters all her music, crafting an unmistakably DIY sound that's both intimate and expansive.
Shye first emerged onto the scene at just 16, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Vans Musicians Wanted competition in 2018. Since then, she's released a steady stream of work, including her debut EP 'Augus7ine' (2018), followed by the genre-blurring 14-track debut album 'days to morning glory' (2020), which won 'Album of the Year' at the Youth Music Awards in Singapore in 2021. Next came the experimental EP 'hello TRINITY' (2021), 'idk it’s complicated' (2022), and her latest project '9LIVES' (2023), alongside a series of singles throughout 2024, all of which were entirely self-produced. In 2025, Shye continues her momentum with a string of new singles leading up to an album later in the year.
Shye has performed at music festivals such as Tiger Den SXSW in Austin Texas (2023), Axean Festival in Singapore (2023), Asia Rolling Music Festival in Taiwan (2022), Urbanscapes in Malaysia, (2019), Baybeats in Singapore (2023, 2019), Asiya Festival in the Philippines (2024), and virtually for Music Lane Okinawa (2021) and Bangkok Music City (2020). Shye performed at the swearing-in ceremony of Singapore's new Prime Minister in May 2024, and wrapped up a performance at The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions in December 2024 alongside international acts. In February this year, she performed at Taiwan's Emerge Fest and played her first-ever headline show in Bangkok in April, marking a major milestone in her growing regional presence.
Her presence has since extended far beyond Singapore: from gracing a Times Square billboard for Spotify's EQUAL campaign to being named Freshmusic's 'Best New Artist' in 2021 to 'Best New Act from Asia' at the 2022 BandLab NME Awards and receiving the KKBOX 'Rising Star Award' the same year. Shye has also been featured on Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2023), Tatler Asia's Gen. T Leaders of Tomorrow (2024), Prestige 40 under 40 and Dazed 100 Global and Asia.
Shye has supported international acts such as Daniel Caesar, Clairo, Superorganism, Sales, Men I Trust, and The Chairs during their tours in Singapore. In addition, she has represented Singapore in regional music reality TV shows such as 青年派计划 (Youth π Plan) in China and Chuang Asia in Thailand. Shye was also featured in the 2021 National Day theme song, "The Road Ahead" and earlier this month, she took the stage at Singapore's National Day Parade 2025, performing as part of the country's SG60 celebrations.
Beyond music, Shye was invited by Chanel to attend her first overseas fashion show, the Chanel Cruise Replica Show in Hong Kong last November, an event attended by celebrated musicians such as G-DRAGON and Angèle. She also broke ground as the first Singaporean invited to Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show in March as a celebrity guest. Shye has graced the covers of magazines such as FEMALE, Men's Folio, Prestige, Her World, Grazia, Aplus and ELLE Singapore. Most recently, she features on the cover of FEMALE's August issue. Over the years, she has also worked with numerous brands, further cementing her influence as a creative force across music, fashion and culture.
Whether onstage or in her bedroom studio, Shye is guided by her love for music and storytelling. With every song released, Shye invites listeners into her world, journeying together with them, one self-made track at a time.
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