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Rent

by Sally Shapiro

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Clear vinyl maxi-single on Italians Do It Better. Tracklist:
    A1. Rent (Extended Mix)
    A2. Believe In Me (Italoconnection Remix)
    B1. Rent (NICOLAAS Remix) feat. Steve Moore
    B2. Rent (Instrumental)

    Includes unlimited streaming of Rent via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Limited 12" test pressing (10 copies)
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Test pressing with hand-written signature and tracklist by Sally (10 copies, 8 of which are for sale on Bandcamp). Will be sent by registered mail (please make sure you order to your name written in passport/ID).

    Includes unlimited streaming of Rent via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Limited orange vinyl 12"
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Orange vinyl maxi-single on Italians Do It Better, limited to 250 copies. Tracklist:
    A1. Rent (Extended Mix)
    A2. Believe In Me (Italoconnection Remix)
    B1. Rent (NICOLAAS Remix) feat. Steve Moore
    B2. Rent (Instrumental)

    Includes unlimited streaming of Rent via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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"Sally Shapiro's cover of this Pet Shop Boys classic keeps the original close to the heart. Emphasizing the baroque leanings of the chord progression, they take it further with a 8th note melody careening over icy pads. The result is a Synthwave skyline scraping the upper atmosphere in the never-ending race to survive the first of the month. It's a twisted tale of the politics of economy in relationships where the currency is love. Sally's crystalline coo glides over Johan's elegant Italo production as the bass line anchors the galloping rhythm section. Home is where the heart is...but shelter comes first in this game of love."
Johnny Jewel

"Fantastic cover" Paste Magazine

"Her real name isn’t Sally Shapiro, but in combination with producer Johan Agebjörn, this talented singer has produced a stunning reimagining of the Pet Shop Boys classic ‘Rent’. It does deviate somewhat from the classic Italians Do It Better synthwave and Italo house style, however, while retaining and amplifying the melancholy and doomy inevitability that lies at the heart of the original."
Blitzed Magazine

"This cover of ‘Rent’, then, comes from a highly personal place. Out now, it’s faithful to the original while casting it in Sally Shapiro’s light – or, more aptly, shade. Icy and ominous, this new rendering of ‘Rent’ feels right for the paranoia of the post-COVID era."
Clash Magazine

"The new cover showcases the innovative touch of Sally Shapiro, whilst still capturing the nostalgia which inhibits the original, this rendition of “Rent” has this modern synth touch and dazzling air that emits from the Shapiro energy, undeniably immersive. A deeply consuming cut that sweeps the listener into the midst of the growing and expressive landscape, built on this sincere foundation of multiple moving layers. Intricate synth notes, textures and this complex groove provide the stirring momentum for this track whilst the ethereal vocal harmonies soar through the cosmic soundscape."
Circuit Sweet

"For this rendition, Sally Shapiro transforms the tune into a sleek and chic synthpop rework. From the beefed up drum programming to the silky synth work, Sally Shapiro have definitely given the track new life, and ultimately made it their own."
Colorising

"It's another seductive excursion into the future-past of electronic disco, with the extended mix on the A-side complemented by the instrumental on the B-side and a team-up between NICOLAAS and Steve Moore for a remix. Meanwhile, Italoconnection step up for a version of Sad Cities track 'Believe In Me', rounding out another strong EP from Shapiro and Italians Do It Better alike." Juno

"We hope they surprise us with an entire album of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe covers. Because this cannot remain an anecdote." Fantastic Mag

"An already fantastic song in an almost equally fantastic interpretation. Terrific work"
Beatbox se

"Stunning" Teases & Dares

"Cover of the year" Moarr

"We’ve heard it! The chorus in particular sounds good" Neil Tennant, Pet Shop Boys

"Sally Shapiro has indeed recorded a dream-like version of the duo's hit Rent from the album Actually, which was released in 1987. The feeling from the original is definitely there, but it becomes very cozy with Sally's vocals to Johan Agebjörn's soft synth production."
Popmuzik

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released September 20, 2023

Written by Chris Lowe/Neil Tennant. Vocals by Sally Shapiro. Produced by Johan Agebjörn, mixed by Johan Agebjörn & Johnny Jewel. Track 2 remixed by NICOLAAS with saxophone by Steve Moore. Mastered by Tom Waltz. Thanks to Mikael Ögren for programming the JD-800 Schulze pad. Thanks to Chris & Neil for all the music. Photography by Mika Stjärnglinder. Artwork by Johnny Jewel.

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Sally Shapiro Lund, Sweden

Sally Shapiro's music is heavily influenced by 80s italo disco. The project also includes the composer and producer Johan Agebjörn, both live in Lund, Sweden. Sally Shapiro's real name is something else. She does not perform live.

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