“Helping Hands” — A New Single Arriving July 31

I’m delighted to announce the release of my new single, “Helping Hands,” arriving July 31, 2026.

“Helping Hands” is a warm, uplifting instrumental folk song inspired by a simple and timeless truth: none of us travels through life alone.

At different moments, we all need a hand. We need kindness, encouragement, good fortune, grace and the inner belief that we can reach what we seek. Sometimes help arrives through another person. Sometimes it appears as intuition, an unexpected opportunity or inner strength rising just when we need it most.

That gentle, hopeful spirit lives at the heart of this music.

Featuring acoustic guitars, bass and dobro, “Helping Hands” has an intimate sound that blends the peaceful qualities of New Age music with Acoustic Folk, Country and Bluegrass influences. I wanted the music to feel grounded and quietly inspiring—like a reassuring presence accompanying you along the road.

The recording also marks a musical first for me. I perform the piece on a custom-made Oracle Guitar crafted by master luthier Todd Johnston. The instrument brought a special sweetness to the session, giving the melody a handcrafted and heartfelt acoustic voice.

“Helping Hands” is the last song recorded at my Hamptons Sanctuary Studios at my Westhampton, New York, home prior to my upcoming move to San Diego. It was mixed and mastered in Dolby Atmos by Todd Boston at Spatial Sound Studios in Portland, Oregon.

This release arrives at a particularly meaningful moment in my life. On July 31—the same day the single enters the world—I will be flying from New York to San Diego to begin a new chapter. My Westhampton home will have been sold, but the music created there (four albums and two EPs) will continue traveling with me.

In many ways, “Helping Hands” feels like the perfect piece to carry into this transition. Its message of trust, grace and unseen support has become deeply personal as I say goodbye to one home and open myself to another.

Perhaps you can think of someone who offered you a helping hand at an important moment. A family member, friend, teacher, colleague or stranger whose kindness changed the direction of your day—or even your life.

I hope this music reminds us to recognize those helping hands, to be grateful for them and, whenever we can, to become one for someone else.

“Helping Hands” will be available everywhere on July 31.

Pre-save the single: https://ffm.to/helpinghands

With gratitude,
Shambhu