What Can I Do

by Sally Shapiro

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Kid Mr Love the single. A perfect companion on a sunny afternoon.
The remixes, whilst they have their moments of electro glitter and chewy resonance, don’t encompass or expand on the feel of the original, which is a shame. I’d have liked to have stayed outside in the sunshine with Sally for that little bit longer…
Well worth the money for the single and instrumental, though.
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Written by R. Gunnarsson/J. Agebjörn/J. Cristóbal. Vocals and flute by Sally Shapiro recorded in The Monastery Yard. Produced by Johan Agebjörn. Guitars by Jaime Cristóbal. Mastered by Jon Brooks. Artwork by Mathias Schuckert based on image from the music video. Music video by Jarett Sitter. Originally released in 2012 on Paper Bag Records.

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released November 19, 2012

"From working with labels such as Diskokaine through Permanent Vacation, and alongside artists such as Italo disco legend Fred Ventura and 'chillwaver' CFCF, Shapiro has become the figurehead for the dreamy, spirited pop/indie-disco sound. Her latest for Paper Bag (who initially released a collaboration with CFCF) is a chirpy indie-disco number that takes a cue from vintage 4AD (Cocteau Twins) mixed with just an oversweet touch of '80s Euro-pop; and the result is nothing short of lovely."
DJ Magazine (UK)

"Achingly sweet and earnest"
Stereogum (US)

"Taking on elements of indie pop and mixing wispy vocals with light-as-helium synths and even a flute solo, "What Can I Do" feels as inconsequential as a day in the park. It's the sort of track you'll want to play again as soon as it's over, for fear that it might just float away forever."
Refinery 29 (US)

"Bedded with newly warmed synth tones and shimmering guitars, "What Can I Do" offers a tender take on acoustic pop that eschews the expected electro backdrop. Still, the pair haven't forgotten their roots: As Shapiro's vocals rise to the puppy-soft chorus, she's backed by syncopated disco drums. And you know what it sounds like? Only the best pajama dance party ever!"
MTV Buzzworthy (US)

"Com Truise lays down some clattering Linn drum work to offset the serenity of the original." 8.5/10
DJ Magazine (UK)

"Remixing her track 'What Can I Do,' the pixie vixen’s airy vocals fly through sultry production. Electronic blips and warm waves of synths swirl around together making developing a wonderful moody track."
Prefix Magazine (US)

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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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