The Shadowmaker by Simon Shackleton

The Shadowmaker is the most personal and vulnerable work I’ve ever created. This album was born out of chaos, grief, and self-doubt, but also from a deep need to find hope and connection. It’s a journey through the shadows we all carry – fear, loss, and renewal – told across 13 tracks of cinematic, emotionally charged electronica.

For the first time, my own voice takes center stage, blending delicate keys, haunting strings, and shifting beats with raw, unflinching lyrics. Tracks like Addicted to Lies and House of Mirrors dive into struggles with identity, while songs like Forever Evergreen and We Are One remind us of the beauty and strength that comes from embracing vulnerability.

This record was my way of making sense of the emotional chaos in my life, and I hope it resonates with anyone who’s ever felt the weight of their own shadows. It’s an album about struggle, resilience, and the transformative power of creativity – a deeply personal work, but one I believe will connect with anyone searching for meaning in the messiness of life.

Thank you for listening, and for being part of this journey. 💙

Tracklist

1.	The Shadowmaker	4:01

2.	Dying Of The Light	4:13

3.	Forever Evergreen	5:14

4.	Addicted To Lies	4:02

5.	This Is Who We Are	4:11

6.	Lost In Translation	7:39

7.	No Way Out Of Here	4:02

8.	House of Mirrors	3:42

9.	Ghost	4:20

10.	Smokestack Blues	3:47

11.	Last One Standing	4:38

12.	When The Shadow Falls	3:00

13.	We Are One	7:11

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released February 7, 2025

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