Toronto based musician James Wyatt Crosby sings about how shame should all feel the same in his new single, “Ashamed.” Released as a single at the end of September, it’s a fine guitar-forward track focusing on the vocals. With the unfortunate times we live in, shame and regret are rather in vogue. Crosby takes these fun feelings and crafts emotional yet hopeful call to action – are you passive in a relationship or have you done something unseemly and hurt someone you love? As JWC remarks on the song:
“I guess you could say it’s a song about laziness and inaction…you can be ashamed about practically anything!”
The vocals seem to be JWC as far as I can tell, but also sounds like an “Alvin and the Chipmunks” effect with the speed-up/slow down of his voice as compared to his other tracks (or it’s someone else entirely; either way the vocals are fabulous). Definitely a recommended listen to anyone who enjoys the likes of Alex G or Conor Oberst; the folksy/country adjacent indie vibes are strong here.
Be sure to give “Ashamed” a listen on Spotify or Apple Music. If you’re enjoying what you’re hearing, be sure to give his previous tracks a peep as well.