‘My Location’ is the new single from the Goa-based artist axe.shay, boasting classic rock energy, complete with cutting guitar lines, chorus sing-along harmonies, and crashing drums. The track discusses themes of privacy in the modern world, or lack thereof, through constant surveillance and being controlled by algorithms. These modern themes are paired with more traditional elements from axe.shay’s native country, India.
Discussing the track, axe.shay explains:
“‘My Location’ is about the tension between who you are and who you’re allowed to be. The idea of ‘location’ goes beyond the physical; it’s about being pinned down psychologically, emotionally, even creatively. When everything about you feels mapped out..your tendencies, your choices, your voice, you start to question what freedom actually means.”
As a finalist in the UK songwriting contest 2016, in both Rock and Singer Songwriter categories, acclaim is something axe.shay must be getting used to. Complete with Orange Amplification and Rotosound Strings sponsorship, with many compositions for adverts, TV, and Film, axe.shay is making waves internationally. ‘My Location’ is a continuation of axe.shay’s reputation for penning punchy guitar-led anthems, and this is his best work yet.
