Taydem Shoesmith is an American actor and songwriter who has just released her debut pop single. An outpouring of anger against the senselessness in our world, it’s called Are You Clapping?

By Graeme Smith

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the standards we put on ourselves and others put on us, which are never possible to meet, then this song is for you. The story is delivered in a simple and direct way, over a bouncing beat which grows in complexity during its catchy chorus. The star of the show is definitely Taydem’s vocals. Utterly magnetic, I found myself hanging on every word.

With an eclectic mix of influences that include Michael Jackson, Billie Holiday and Camila Cabello, Taydem is bringing something fresh to the world of pop. You can check out Are You Clapping? for yourself below.