RIPSIME - Shamanic Faith

On Rotation: RIPSIME "SHAMANIC FAITH"

Ripsime, a rising pop artist based in the UK, released her latest single,“Shamanic Faith.” The indie ballad mixes alternative electronic beats with lyrics that focus on loss, frustration, and eventually moving along.

The track starts off with unique and gritty drum loops that were made with the help of Akai and Elektron machines. “Shamanic Faith” is further driven along thanks to a live-recorded bass groove alongside acoustic 12-string guitar chords and electric riffs that offer contrasting sounds. Fans of Banks, Bat for Lashes, and CHVRCHES will appreciate the track’s ethereal production.

Lyrically, the track focuses on unresolved loss. Afterall, shamanic faith, while not commonly said, is a phrase that symbolizes healing through introspection in response to life's challenges. It implies a belief in one's ability to find meaning through pain and Ripsime speaks about losing that faith. Lines like “If you were here, you would have given me a chance” and “When I couldn’t find your face... so I lost Semantic Faith” focus on a feeling of hopelessness after loss. Notably, Ripsime also critiques societal voyeurism with the lyric, “They wanna know who you lost,” speaking to how some people observe pain without understanding.

If you’re a fan of Florence + The Machine, K.Flay, or Daughter, Ripsime’s latest release should be on your radar. “Shamanic Faith”’s cocktail of electronic beats, poetic lyrics, and comforting vocals means it is bound to fit into today’s indie pop scene seamlessly. All in all, the track will offer catharsis for any listeners navigating life’s darkest chapters and also feeling like they are losing their “Shamanic Faith.”