Make a Shadow explained

Make a Shadow
Type:EP
Artist:Meg Myers
Cover:Make a Shadow by Meg Myers.jpg
Released:February 7, 2014
Genre:Pop rock[1]
Label:Atlantic
Producer:Andrew Rosen
Prev Title:Daughter in the Choir
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:Sorry
Next Year:2015

Make a Shadow is the second extended play (EP) and debut major-label release by American singer-songwriter Meg Myers. It was released on February 7, 2014, by Atlantic Records. It serves as her first release under a major label after signing to Atlantic in 2012. The first single from Make a Shadow, "Heart Heart Head", was released on April 30, 2013. The second and final single "Desire" was released on September 9, 2013.

Background

Myers originally released her debut EP Daughter in the Choir independently in March 2012.[2] It garnered positive reviews from websites such as LA Weekly.[3] Later that year, it was announced that she had signed with Atlantic Records.

Singles

"Heart Heart Head" was released as Myers' debut single and Make a Shadows lead single on April 30, 2013.[4] Artist Direct rated the song five out of five stars, describing the track as an "inviting intensity" while praising Myers' vocals.[5] The song's music video premiered the same day to positive reception.[6] The magazine Complex described the music video as "well-reflected", while describing the song itself as "dark".[7]

"Desire" was released on September 9, 2013, as the EP's second and final single.[8] Miles Bowe of Stereogum gave a positive review of the song, stating that it "juggles the pretty and the ugly", while also praising Myers' vocals.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Make A Shadow - Meg Myers - AllMusic. AllMusic. February 2, 2015.
  2. Web site: Meg Myers - "Daughter In The Choir (EP)" - Indie Current. Indie Current. February 28, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150128073905/http://indiecurrent.com/meg-myers-daughter-in-the-choir-ep/. January 28, 2015. dead.
  3. News: Meg Myers Is a Fucking Monster. That's a Compliment - LA Weekly. LA Weekly. March 14, 2012. February 28, 2015.
  4. Web site: Life+Times Video Premiere: Meg Myers "Heart Heart Head" . lifeandtimes.com . 2013-04-30.
  5. Web site: Meg Myers "Heart Heart Head" Song Review - 5 out of 5 stars @ARTISTdirect. Artistdirect. June 20, 2013. February 28, 2015.
  6. Web site: Meg Myers - Heart Heart Head (Music Video) - stupidDOPE. stupidDOPE. April 30, 2013. February 28, 2015.
  7. Video: Meg Myers "Heart Heart Head" - Complex. Complex. April 30, 2013. February 28, 2015.
  8. Web site: Meg Myers Channels Her Rage And Discontent Into "Desire": Listen To Her Angry Single - Idolator. Idolator. September 9, 2013. February 28, 2015.
  9. Web site: Meg Myers - "Desire" - Stereogum. September 9, 2013. February 28, 2015.
  10. Web site: iTunes - Music - Make a Shadow - EP by Meg Myers. iTunes Store (United States). February 7, 2014. February 28, 2015.

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