Amy Shark releases new single with Keith Urban 'Love Songs Ain't For Us'
Today sees the first release of 2021 from Amy Shark in the form of single ‘Love Songs Ain’t For Us’ which features country superstar Keith Urban.
A gorgeous, tender ballad with country vibes the song showcases Shark’s remarkable, emotive voice with little more than a gentle guitar and piano backing up her, the song was co-written with Ed Sheeran.
“Just before we started the writing session, Ed asked me if I wrote songs about my man, I told him I do, but love songs aren't really for us. He then smiled and said ‘ok that's what we'll do then,’” Shark says. “I don't know why but I struggle to write straight forward love songs, the second they start sounding too lovey and gushy I tend to follow it up with a lyric that's semi sad or confronting. This song is as loved up as you’ll get from me and I love it.”
2021 is shaping up to be one of Shark’s biggest since she burst onto the music scene in 2016 with the monster hit ‘Adore’. Earlier this month she launched a six part documentary series Forever, Amy Shark which chronicles the making of her second album Cry Forever. Due for release on April 30th, the album was written and recorded in the US, UK, New Zealand and Shark’s home studio on the Gold Coast, Shark co-produced the album with some of the world’s biggest names including Dann Hume (ARIA 2018 & 2019 Producer Of The year), M-Phazes (Ruel, Eminem), Joel Little (Lorde, Taylor Swift), Jamie Hartman (Lewis Capaldi, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man), Dan Wilson (Adele, Leon Bridges) and Sammy Witte (Harry Styles, King Princess).
Later in the year, Shark will embark on a nationwide tour to celebrate the release of Cry Forever.
Cry Forever track listing
The Wolves
Everybody Rise
Worst Day Of My Life
C’MON (feat. Travis Barker)
All The Lies About Me
Miss You
Love Songs Ain’t For Us (feat. Keith Urban)
I’ll Be Yours
You’ll Never Meet Anyone Like Me Again
That Girl
Lonely Still
Baby Steps
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CRY FOREVER tour 2021. Tickets here
Saturday 12 June 2021 | Sydney | Qudos Bank Arena
Friday 18 June 2021 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena
Saturday 19 June 2021 | Hobart | Wrest Point Lawns
Friday 25 June 2021 | Gold Coast | HOTA
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Brisbane | Riverstage
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Adelaide | AEC Theatre
Saturday 3 July 2021 | Perth | RAC Arena
‘Love Songs Ain’t For Us’ is out now. You can buy and stream here.
Cry Forever is released in April 30. Pre-order now here
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