Tei Shi release of her highly anticipated new EP, BAD PREMONITION
Canadian-Colombian singer-songwriter and artist Tei Shi returns today with the release of her highly anticipated new EP, BAD PREMONITION, out now. The 6-track EP features previously released singles “GRIP”, “BAD PREMONITION”, “¿QUIÉN TE MANDA?”, and is accompanied by the focus track “MONA LISA”, which arrives alongside a new video directed and edited by Vogue Giambri.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
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TEI SHI IN SUPPORT OF KIMBRA
03/17/23 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge*
03/18/23 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre*
* = w/ Kimbra
TEI SHI BAD PREMONITION TOUR DATES
04/13/23 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
04/14/23 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz
04/15/23 - Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
04/16/23 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village
04/18/23 - Vancouver, BC @ Fox Cabaret
04/19/23 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
04/20/23 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
04/22/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
04/23/23 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
04/26/23 - San Francisco, CA @ Café Du Nord
The confessional new single is a powerful ballad that amplifies Tei Shi’s graceful, heart-wrenching vocals as she expresses the pain of being mistreated and used. The gritty visual depicts Tei Shi fearlessly trekking around town while on tour throughout the US, as she sets herself free from the pain she’s harbored over the past few years. “MONA LISA” touches on the pain, false hope, and deceit Tei Shi underwent as an artist and ushers in her EP, BAD PREMONITION.
The new EP expands on and signals Tei Shi’s artistic and personal rebirth. BAD PREMONITION showcases Tei Shi’s expert storytelling, resulting in an arresting and deeply personal body of work underpinned by a powerful message of resilience comprised of heartfelt and emotional songs. The combination of songs and visuals bring to life Tei Shi's musical journey, rebirth, and diversity as both an artist and performer, navigating both heartbreak and the toxic aspects of the music industry. The EP follows the release of the empowering bilingual offering “¿QUIÉN TE MANDA?” which loosely translates to “who sent you” and was hailed by STEREOGUM as “a sharp, spiky new song that's rich in rhythmic and melodic layers”.
Tei Shi shares, “My EP ‘BAD PREMONITION’ is a collection of 6 songs that reflect my personal journey of rediscovering my power and purpose as an artist. I went through another difficult time where I lost control of my work and life, but eventually found my confidence and focus again. It took me 2.5 years to get through it, but the songs I wrote during that time helped me remember who I am as an artist. Now, I can finally share these songs with you as a fully independent artist.”
The past year has kicked off Tei Shi's new era with her singles "GRIP" and "BAD PREMONITION", and has seen her embark on an empowering musical journey while making her mark on the live scene. She provided support to Kimbra throughout the country and performed intimate, sold-out shows in New York and Los Angeles last fall. Additionally, Tei Shi collaborated with John Cale on his highly lauded album Mercy, where she was featured on the track "I Know You're Happy". She also made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week, walking for the Elena Velez show.
Following the release of BAD PREMONITION, Tei Shi wraps her support run on Kimbra’s tour and will kick off her headline tour in New York on April 13th at Bowery Ballroom. The tour will bring her across North America, consisting of 10 stops, including Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and a hometown show in Vancouver. It will close in San Francisco on April 26th at Café Du Nord.
Watch “MONA LISA”, stream/purchase BAD PREMONITION, and be sure to catch Tei Shi live as she comes to a city near you! Full tour dates and info below.
