SALLY SHAPIRO’S MY GUILTY PLEASURE OUT TODAY NEW SONG, “DYING IN AFRICA,” AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD

SALLY SHAPIRO’S MY GUILTY PLEASURE OUT TODAY NEW SONG, “DYING IN AFRICA,” AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD

Following on the success and critical acclaim of Disco Romance, comes the highly anticipated sophomore release from Swedish italo-disco artist Sally Shapiro – My Guilty Pleasure, a blend of 80s-inspired italo disco and twee indie pop – melancholic yet hopeful, sweet yet danceable. The album takes influences from genres like trance, cosmic disco, acid, ambient and jazz while retaining that sweet disco romance you know and love. My Guilty Pleasure contains 9 tracks, including the singles “Miracle” and “Love in July,” and is available on CD and limited edition 180GRAM vinyl. (Only 300 were pressed, so snap one up while you still have the chance!)

The name “Sally Shapiro” refers to both the Swedish duo, consisting of the producer Johan Agebjörn and an anonymous singer, as well as the pseudonym of the singer itself. In December 2004 Agebjörn discovered Shapiro’s gentle and beautiful voice while the two were singing Christmas carols together. About one year later they uploaded their first track “I’ll Be By Your Side”, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Watch the video for “Love In July” here.

“Demure Swedish disco doll compares her crush to the sun, then lets the joyous beat and twinkling keyboards handle the emotional heavy lifting” – SPIN

“For lovers of synth-pop perfection, Sally Shapiro’s ‘My Guilty Pleasure’ will certainly woo you.” – Bust Magazine

“Whispery sopranos and gentle pulsations buoy this Swedish Italo-disco duo.” – NYLON

“Sweden’s disco princess is seeking out old love and new fans on her continuing mission to bring starry-eyed synth-pop throughout the galaxy.” – Pitchfork

“[Sally] channels ’80s pop dollies Regina and Stacey Q over bass-heavy, tuneful house music and…can ride a tough dance groove like the most seasoned of Pussycat Dolls without sacrificing the melancholy that made her debut a distinctive pleasure.” – Instinct Magazine

“‘My Guilty Pleasure’ rides high on the same strengths that made ‘Disco Romance’ such an endearing listen.” – Under the Radar (7/10)