David Shoemaker

07/23/2026

I've been re-reading this great book co-edited by my friend Alfonso Montuori. If you're not familiar with his work, I strongly encourage you to explore it.

07/13/2026

My new song is out now! Have a listen via one of these links....

- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-cried/6786700710?i=6786701048

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0S5kkQZJ5wHM9p1wcuoo26?si=7ea8f51c8ac545d5

- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H7NSM48P?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_qpV0CyDeXQ4NSdBUPSPZVkP8a&trackAsin=B0H7NQD5BW

- YouTube: https://youtu.be/5eur2gdEO0U?is=WR3wY5pPmgVhY_SJ

07/10/2026

It’s finally release day, and I’m very proud to share with you my new song, “I Cried”, which appears on this Real World Producer Camp compilation. This song describes the breakthroughs in self-awareness available when we are willing to face things that frighten us, and I hope it touches you in some way.

It was an honor to work alongside the many talented musicians appearing on this album, so if you listen to my song, please consider dipping into all the others as well. The track is currently available for streaming on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube, and Spotify should have it ready soon. Links below!

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Real World Studios, Wiltshire, England

Track credits:
David Shoemaker: Lyrics/music, vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming, co-production
Jack Kennedy: Music, guitar, bass, keyboards, programming, co-production
John Baggott: Philips Philacorda, Minimoog
Rob Brian: Drums
Chris Hughes: Percussion, co-production
Xav Sinden: Mixing & engineering
Katie May: Engineering
Tim Oliver: Mastering

- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-cried/6786700710?i=6786701048

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0S5kkQZJ5wHM9p1wcuoo26?si=7ea8f51c8ac545d5

- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H7NSM48P?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_qpV0CyDeXQ4NSdBUPSPZVkP8a&trackAsin=B0H7NQD5BW

- YouTube: https://youtu.be/5eur2gdEO0U?is=WR3wY5pPmgVhY_SJ

06/07/2026

It's hard to believe that the Living Thelema podcast started more than 15 years ago! I've been taking a break from the podcast for the past 3-4 years to focus on writing projects, and administration of the training organizations I work with--but watch for some exciting announcements in the coming months! In the meantime, ALL podcast episodes are available on my YouTube channel, and of course in your podcast feed.

Practical Instruction in Thelemic Magick and Mysticism from Dr. David Shoemaker

06/02/2026

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZFO9oXsu7o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

05/29/2026

I just had an incredibly satisfying day of recording. More details to come...

05/15/2026

My Ovation Legend 1867 acoustic, acquired for Guitar Circle courses with Robert Fripp in 2014 and 2015. My relationship with Robert and the Guitar Craft/Circle tradition, which began in 1985 when I was just 16 years old, has been an incredibly important source of musical and spiritual support across my life.

davidshoemaker.bandcamp.com

05/12/2026

Save the Date! I'll be giving a talk on "Qabalistic Psychology and the Path of the Initiate" in London, Wednesday, June 24, in the evening. The talk is co-sponsored by the Temple of the Silver Star and the Atlantis Bookshop, and the venue is the White Hart pub in Covent Garden. Here's the link for tickets and more information: https://theatlantisbookshop.com/events/event/qabalistic-psychology-and-the-path-of-the-initiate/

If you're in the area, I hope to see you there!

05/07/2026

From our archives: The original of one of the last (and possibly *the* last) photo ever taken of Aleister Crowley.