"Arms Of The River" Release & New Album Coming Oct.

David is excited to release his sophomore record Take A Look Inside (via Yokoko Records) on October 4th. Pre-orders of the record are available now HERE. The album – which follows 2021’s eponymous solo debut, David Shaw – is preceded by today’s premiere of the fearlessly optimistic, “Arms of the River,” available everywhere now HERE.

“My sister was going through a rough patch,” says David Shaw, “and I wanted to craft something for her that could potentially lift her spirits and make her feel better. It’s definitely a family tune. The single artwork is an old picture of us, so it’s very special.”

Produced by Shaw at Esplanade Studios in his adopted home base of New Orleans, LA, Take A Look Inside sees David Shaw exploring life and love against an organically created backdrop of hazy acoustic guitar, ethereal piano, and bluesy grooves, all told with acute intuition, keen insight, and unabashed honesty. The gifted singer, songwriter, and multi- instrumentalist spent much of the past few years writing and recording the album in bursts of inspiration amidst an unceasingly busy schedule – not only as frontman for chart-topping, Multi-Platinum rock band The Revivalists, but also as a new husband and dad.

“It’s easy to run for your entire life,” Shaw says. “As you get older, there are always emotions and thoughts you don’t want to touch. Much of Take A Look Inside was about sitting down for even five minutes and asking, ‘What is this feeling? Why is it being brought up now?’ I chose to face these feelings, ask what they needed, and use them. By shedding some of this shit, I didn’t have as much anxiety. I was happier all around too. “I hope people can listen to this album when they need some kind of medicine,” he continues. “I want it to be like a trusted friend you can lean on who never judges you. I’ve realized I’m forever a student of life. I love learning about myself, my friends, and my family. Having a child has profoundly shifted my perspective and how I approach life. I wish I’d started this process ten years ago, but life happens when it happens. I’m thankful to be growing more than ever.”

Take A Look Inside was first heralded last month by the intensely personal title track, available everywhere now. A meditation on past traumas and a beacon of love, hope, and positivity going forward, “Take A Look Inside” is accompanied by an animated official music video, directed by Texas-based graphic and motion designer Andrew Knives.

The new record is available for pre-order now along with a number of intricate album related items including a 40-page song book featuring the lyrics and sheet music for the entire album. Fans can get their merch on tour or online now HERE.