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Shannon Smith drops infectious earworm ‘Dance The Night Away’


“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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Lisa Ramey Enters America’s Next Top Hitmaker Competition

The New York-based vocal dynamo has officially stepped into the spotlight as a leading contender in America’s Next Top Hitmaker, a nationwide talent search that will crown one extraordinary artist with a performance slot at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, a coveted feature in Rolling Stone, and a grand prize of $50,000.
You may recognize her fiery voice and magnetic presence from NBC’s The Voice, where she captivated the nation as a finalist on Team Legend. More recently, she’s been making history as one of only two featured vocalists on Zayn Malik’s all-female band, commanding stages across the U.S.
Lisa’s résumé reads like a blueprint for superstardom:
- Shared the stage with legends like Lauryn Hill, John Legend, and Common
- Made waves with her debut album Surrender, named one of Good Morning America’s Top 50 Albums of 2020
- Dropped her latest EP Foretaste in 2024, with lead track “Vagabond” catching fire across streaming platforms
With over 600,000 Spotify streams and a sound that’s impossible to ignore, Ramey is a rare artist who merges soul, grit, and grace with every note.
Image credit: Antonio T Harris
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