Released on August 26, 2022, Other Shores is Heather Nova’s 11th studio album. Known for her ethereal voice and introspective songwriting (e.g., "London Rain," "Island"), this album marks a return to a more organic, rootsy, and intimate sound after some of her more electronic experiments.
Nova's goal for Other Shores was to strip away the "big poppy production" of original hits to find their emotional essence, often exploring how songs written by men transform when sung from a woman's perspective. The recordings are minimalistic, featuring mostly her vocals accompanied by acoustic guitar and occasionally cello. heather nova other shores 2022 flac pmedia
As of 2022, Other Shores is not universally available on major streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music (or if it is, often only in lower-quality AAC). The FLAC version exists on specialist stores. Searching for "pmedia" is a backdoor way to find listings on sites like HDtracks, Prostudiomasters, or directly from Nova’s own Bandcamp page (which supports FLAC). Released on August 26, 2022, Other Shores is
The 2022 re-release of "Other Shores" in FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) and pMedia formats offers fans an opportunity to experience the album in its full sonic glory. FLAC is a lossless audio format that preserves the original audio data, providing a more accurate and detailed sound compared to lossy formats like MP3. pMedia, on the other hand, refers to various digital media platforms and players that support high-quality audio playback. The recordings are minimalistic, featuring mostly her vocals
Enjoy this beautiful, intimate album – recorded mostly at home during lockdown, featuring stripped-down versions and new songs.