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Welcome – I’m Shem Sharples.

I make songs, soundscapes, films, paintings and writings for people who feel slightly out of phase with the “normal” world.

If you’re into alternative rock, psychedelic soundscapes, abstract art, and thoughtful, slightly weird stuff that actually means something – you’re in the right place.

What I Do

I’m a UK-based:

  • Singer-songwriter – alternative indie rock (as Shem Sharples)
  • Soundscape / ambient artist – psychedelic, meditative worlds (as Shemboid)
  • Experimental filmmaker
  • Abstract painter & collage artist
  • Writer / poet – zines, short texts, spoken word

They are all different ways of exploring the same inner landscape.

Is This for You?

You’ll probably feel at home here if:

  • You’re bored of safe, predictable art
  • You like things a bit rough-edged but full of life
  • You enjoy drifting into sound, image, and story
  • You’d rather support an independent artist than the algorithm

If that’s you, here’s where to begin.

Choose Your Path

1. LISTEN

  • Songs (Shem Sharples) – Start with this release
  • Soundscapes (Shemboid) – Start with this release

Or dive into more:
→ Shem Sharples music on Bandcamp

→ Shemboid on Bandcamp

2. WATCH

Experimental films, live sessions, and visual pieces built around the music.

3. SEE THE ART

Abstract works on paper and canvas, often tied to the music and films.

→ View the current featured series: “In the Flow”
→ Browse available artworks

In the Flow – No. 4, vivid abstract painting with teal and yellow fields, streaks of raspberry pink, and layered sweeping brushmarks. By Shem Sharples.
4. READ OR FOLLOW ALONG

For deeper behind-the-scenes, early listens, and experiments:
→ Join me on Patreon

5. SUPPORT THE WORK

If you’d like to help keep this world going:

  • Buy Shem Sharples music on Bandcamp → Bandcamp
  • Buy Shemboid music on Bandcamp → Bandcamp
  • Collect an original artwork → Art shop
  • Join Patreon for inner-circle access → Patreon
  • Join my email list for occasional letters with new music, films, art and thoughts
    → [BUTTON: Join the Email List]
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