Sharon Van Etten shares "Not Myself," written in memory of the victims of Orlando

Sharon Van Etten has shared a new song, “Not Myself,” that she wrote for the victims of the tragic shooting in Orlando. She writes:

I was home with my parents in New Jersey when I heard of the shooting at the nightclub in Florida. Hate, violence, and intolerance has always upset me, but I haven’t been this overwhelmed with sadness and disbelief in a long time. The victims were only trying to be themselves and be comfortable and safe in their surroundings. That safety was violated out of fear and with a gun.

I originally wanted to raise money for the victims and their families, but I knew the issue was bigger than this. I wrote “Not Myself” for the victims of this horrific event, but I chose to support the research and awareness work of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund: a movement of Americans working together to end gun violence and build safer communities.
In the memory of those trying to be safe and be themselves, I hope we can all come together to help prevent another massacre like this and end gun violence.

Listen to the song below, and if you purchase the song via Bandcamp, proceeds go to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund.