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Shannon Smith drops infectious earworm ‘Dance The Night Away’

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“Dance the Night Away” is an upbeat and energetic pop-soul / pop-rock song that’s infectiously catchy and toe tappingly satisfying.  Hailing from Fremantle WA, this first single from his debut solo album finds Shannon Smith in a melodic pop-soul frame of mind, sounding something like Van Morrison in an especially good mood.  Its well-crafted lyrics and emotive vocals create an engaging narrative, whilst the joyful melody and chorus make it a guaranteed listener favourite and one all mighty earworm!

Dance The Night Away” is a toast to the first flush of romance. It’s the giddy feeling that comes with newfound love – ‘Let’s go driving down the freeway/Feel the wind blow through our hair/Leave our worries all behind us/We can dance the night away’. Spring is in the air and in his step and you can just feel the energy in the recording studio as the band vibes on the groove and the keyboards and horns flavour the song with soulful flourishes. Ain’t love grand? Sure sounds like it here.

Although this is Shannon’s debut single, he has been performing for many many years.  Raised within a musical family amidst an atmosphere of creativity and live performance, Shannon is a born and bred musician.  He has played thousands of shows in all manner of formats – including acclaimed tributes to the likes of Fleetwood Mac, ABBA and Beach Boys.

His ‘70s sensibilities are in the blood and bones of this multi-instrumentalist’s songs, which evoke the soulful climes of inspirational artists such as Steely Dan, The Beatles, The Eagles and 10cc, complemented by his deep love of Americana and alt-country music.

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Kingdumb Drops New Track “For The Love”

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Kingdumb enters a new phase of his creative life with “For The Love” by combining the pulsating vitality of British Garage with his cultural roots. Out now and gracing clubs up and down the UK, this track—the title cut from his EP—hits the ideal mix between emotional resonance and club-ready pace.

This isn’t your usual garage track. Rich textures and subdued hints to his Asian background abound, and they help the creation transcend trends into something distinctly his. The way Kingdumb arranges each drop, synth swell, and vocal chop is deliberate, stacked with both passion and accuracy.

There’s a warmth to “For The Love”—a kind of glowing optimism beneath the skippy drums and crisp bassline. It’s clear that this track is a statement. Having already captured the ears of tastemakers like BBC Asian Network and Spotify’s editorial curators, Kingdumb proves here that he’s not only a music innovator but also a storyteller with heart.

Produced under the wing of Grammy-winning producer James Sanger, the track balances polish with personality. Also, you can feel the growth—Kingdumb isn’t just experimenting here, he’s mastering his sound.

To keep up to date with Kingdumb, be sure to follow him on Instagram here. Also, you can check out “For The Love” below.

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