tag:shelleymac.com,2005:/blogs/latest-newsLatest News2021-04-03T10:28:38-05:00Shelley Macfalsetag:shelleymac.com,2005:Post/66344442021-05-19T10:58:05-05:002021-05-19T10:58:05-05:00American Road Trip makes BMI Texas Ten Spotify Playlist<p>I'm super thrilled to have my latest single, American Road Trip, make it onto BMI's Texas Ten Spotify Playlist for the month of May! Make sure you check it out and spread the love!!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iVKxrv9pkBW8s3IcR2bq0?si=d46c54a880914a01" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/175680/65c9eef9a569b43be02541101c73f68afc084199/original/img-0626.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6Jx6y8jjLkRVDJei0ppbyp?si=08c1e2b7425a4a0c" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/175680/784b9d07698963795bb3e63162bb57c6e1746c2a/original/american-roadtrip.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a> </p>Shelley Mactag:shelleymac.com,2005:Post/66093762021-04-20T12:44:11-05:002021-04-20T12:44:11-05:00Words from the heart<p>Well, my single launch came and went just over a week ago and now the real work has begun. I have to be completely honest - I am feeling unbelievably overwhelmed with how much time I have to spend on tasks I don’t enjoy e.g. social media and the amount of work it is taking for little to almost zero impact. But when you are a one-woman-show, you have no choice but to press on. </p>
<p>I am not trying to make excuses here but it’s tough as a woman and a mother, starting literally from scratch at this late stage in my life. Yeah I had success earlier in my music career but the industry has changed so much in a decade. Yet here I am today, with my heart on my sleeve, launching music I’m more proud of than ever. I want to share my music and story with those who want to listen, maybe even inspire! But most importantly, as a woman and an artist, I want to be authentic and focus on what brings me the most joy. Maybe that’s reaching out and connecting with women who can identify with my struggle? The struggle of being pulled in so many different directions, not having all the answers and the never ending self doubt whilst putting on a brave front. It’s bloody exhausting! </p>
<p>But then there are moments like when I hear my seven year old son sing along with my songs while he is back seat passenger in my car on our way to wherever it is we are going. Those moments give me joy and hope and sometimes, that’s enough. </p>
<p>So as I sit here at my desk staring at the screen ready to get out of my comfort zone, I want to ask you this. What are you doing right now in your life that feels authentic? I’m usually a very private person off stage, but seriously, I want to hear from YOU! </p>
<p>That’s all. Now lets rock!!! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/175680/0524fecd20be1aecfcfa563b8e5b1ed74d9cc232/original/d0458e03-fa85-4b0d-b201-9b3addd76baf.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Shelley Mactag:shelleymac.com,2005:Post/65930842021-04-03T10:28:38-05:002021-04-03T10:43:46-05:00NEW SINGLE OUT APRIL 9<p>I'm really excited about this one! Lots of references to my growing up in the eighties and the road that led me here. Will be available on all streaming platforms and to purchase Friday April 9 so stay tuned!! xxx </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/175680/784b9d07698963795bb3e63162bb57c6e1746c2a/original/american-roadtrip.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Shelley Mactag:shelleymac.com,2005:Post/58966932019-09-18T12:58:20-05:002022-04-18T00:33:45-05:00HEART OF GLASS <p><a contents="Debbie Harry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.debbieharry.com" target="_blank">Debbie Harry</a> will be releasing her memoir October 1 which happens to be on Shelley Mac's birthday! It is also the day Shelley will release her version of HEART OF GLASS. Shelley has very fond memories of hearing Blondie over the radio, putting lip gloss on in front of her Mum's tall mirror, singing along to her songs. She was seven when she first heard Heart of Glass and it has stayed with Shelley ever since. Shelley Mac's version evokes a darker mood and has more of a cinematic feel. As different as it sounds it still pays homage to Blondie - the voice of Shelley's generation! </p>
<p> <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.debbieharry.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/175680/b9401b325af20f154dd432e9ccc0dd911938af3e/original/91sumxv1k9l.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Shelley Mactag:shelleymac.com,2005:Post/54049672018-08-28T14:09:25-05:002018-08-31T10:55:52-05:00Wonder Women Series<p>I felt so uplifted during my recent performance at One-2-One bar and the photos really say it all. A big shout out to <a contents="Stan Martin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dynotechphotos.com/Music" target="_blank">Stan Martin</a> and Bob Blakley for capturing these <a contents="beautiful moments" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media">beautiful moments</a>!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/175680/bf71e6169c8d6a3009e3fa6aadb60ec7204764b0/original/dsc-5166.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Shelley Mactag:shelleymac.com,2005:Post/51527002018-03-28T15:56:50-05:002018-07-18T13:10:39-05:00The Venus Project<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Uoon89zcRh4" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/175680/0a607c1c4e2c01a69dd9eec44824ad9dc8623828/medium/shelley-georgia-1.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Shelley & Georgia at ACL 2017</p>
<p>Georgia Nott of New Zealand indie-pop sibling duo Broods has finally released her solo album under the name <a contents="The Venus Project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a15356445/the-venus-project-wont-hurt-song/" target="_blank">The Venus Project</a>. The entire album from the writing, to the recording, to the album artwork and all of the promotion, has only been touched by women. An absolutely unique and beautiful vision brought to life by this unbelievably talented young lady. #watchthisspace #sistersdoingitforthemselves #moontomoon</p>Shelley Mactag:shelleymac.com,2005:Post/47531302017-06-21T20:09:59-05:002018-08-28T14:18:58-05:00Shelley Mac & The Gladiators Big Band<p>Check out Shelley Mac's guest appearance with the Gladiators Big Band at Austin's One-2-One Bar. George DeVore also joins Shelley Mac for a little Cheek-to-Cheek action!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="_Uw4P1iM0JU" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/_Uw4P1iM0JU/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Uw4P1iM0JU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Shelley Mactag:shelleymac.com,2005:Post/38255952015-08-19T17:09:56-05:002018-07-18T13:11:45-05:00New life breathed into old song<p>It may have been written over 10 years ago and recorded for a 2011 Fiat TVC, however this song has not really been heard, especially in it's new form. Check it out and let us know what you think?<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/175680/e237b162fdb4736e4fb18cedbbcd0616d17ba0f1/original/untitled.png?1440028198" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>3:09Shelley Mac