Indie Pop from Shannon Hawley

Shannon Hawley‘s recent single “Walk Each Other Home” from her brand new album Starthrowers is an anthemic track that tells a story of love, care and hope for the future. The song is a beautiful ode to the caretakers who selflessly love and care for others. It serves as a reminder that we are all connected, and we can make the world a better place by walking each other home.

The third single from the album opens with sparse layered synth tones beneath Shannon’s ethereal vocal leads before crashing percussion and floating guitar lines roll in. Hawley’s clear voice is enchanting and captivating, drawing the listener in with every word. The track’s understated sound in the verses is paired with a bold chorus that highlights the song’s message of hope and togetherness.

Hawley’s lyrics are a call to acknowledge the power of love and care for each other. She reminds us that our relationships with ourselves, our history, the earth and each other determine the quality of our lives on this planet. “Walk Each Other Home” is a thank you to all the caretakers and “starthrowers” who make the world a better place.

Hawley’s message is one of unity and love, which is especially relevant given the current state of the world. The song’s chorus is an incantation of hope, referencing Ram Dass’s quote, “we are all just walking each other home”. Hawley’s prayer is a reminder that we are not alone and that we can find strength in our connections to others.

Hawley’s voice is the standout feature of the song, conveying a sense of depth and emotion. The track’s indie pop sound is infectious and uplifting, leaving the listener feeling hopeful and connected. The song’s message is simple but powerful, reminding us that we can make a difference in the world by loving and caring for each other.

Overall, “Walk Each Other Home” is a beautiful track that highlights Hawley’s talent as a songwriter and vocal performer. The track’s modern pop sound is euphoric, leaving a lasting impression on the listener and acts as a beautiful closing song to her latest album.

Commenting on the song, she shares, “I finished writing this song when the album was almost complete. The other songs on the album are specific stories of grief and praise – this song is more of a song of hope. During the pandemic my family and I were living in Los Angeles and due to the fires we were unable to go outside. The orange sky contrasted with the dark gray smoke. I had this sudden feeling that “this too shall pass” and I was reflecting on the question what will we have learned from this time? I find hope in humans who transmute pain into beauty.”

Adding, “I find hope in realising that we are all connected and we belong to each other. I find hope that we can find ways to keep going even in the darkest most difficult and painful moments. Around that time I read somewhere that what we thought about black holes was all wrong. That perhaps they are spawning stars. Just like Suzanne Simard tells us about how the mycelium network connects and shares resources with the trees – that the whole forest cooperates to thrive. Just like Robin Wall Kimmerer shares about moss giving more than it takes. Just like the study about how there is detectable visible light within our bodies that we previously thought was all darkness.”

Listen to Walk Each Other Home below