Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Shane Niemi makes wry, melancholic pop under the moniker iamnotshane. His songs are often accompanied by self-directed music videos showcasing his offbeat dance moves. Several EPs and singles, including 2016's Sad, preceded the release of his debut album, 2021's One Less Year Alive. He then issued his most heavily streamed song to date, "Maybe My Soulmate Died," in 2022.
Niemi started writing songs when he was 12. He began his career with the piano-driven single and video "Sinister" in 2014. His debut EP, Sad, appeared in 2016 and featured ...