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SHANNON SMITH
announces debut album
‘OUT OF THE SHADOWS’
alongside new single
‘BREAK FREE’
Listen HERE
Single Out Friday, March 7 | Album Out May 2
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Photo – Reilly Stewart
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Sometimes, breaking free isn’t just an act; it’s a declaration. Shannon Smith’s latest single, ‘Break Free’, isn’t just another folk-country ballad—it’s a battle cry wrapped in acoustic strings and raw, unapologetic honesty and alongside it, is the announcement of his debut album ‘Out Of The Shadows’.
Originally written about a friend’s broken engagement, ‘Break Free’ evolved into something far more personal for Smith. “It started as their story, but it quickly became mine,” he shares. “The song transformed into a reflection on breaking free from my own troubles, my own vices, and destructive behaviours. It’s about the courage to face yourself, not just someone else.”
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With every strum of his guitar and soul-baring lyric, Smith invites listeners into this personal reckoning, weaving a tapestry of struggle, realisation, and the fierce will to reclaim one’s light.
Musically, ‘Break Free’ leans into its folk roots while flirting with the edges of classic pop and Americana. The arrangement is deceptively simple yet emotionally rich, featuring warm acoustic guitar, stirring piano, steady bass lines, and the haunting cry of pedal steel—all anchored by Smith’s voice, equal parts grit and grace. It’s not just a song; it’s a reflection on his life, and one that many will find eerily familiar.
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Set to feature on his debut album, ‘Out of the Shadows’, releasing on May 2, 2025, ‘Break Free’ marks a pivotal moment in Smith’s evolution as an artist. The album is a deeply personal reflection on his life story—his loves, downfalls, mistakes, and shames. Much of it is intertwined with his relationship with Helen Townsend.
‘Out of the Shadows’ isn’t just about stepping into the spotlight with his own music; it’s about moving out of the darkness of lies, doubts, and make-believe, into the light of truth, openness, and authenticity.
‘Break Free’ is out today, and will be follow by his album on May 2. Pre-order ‘Out Of The Shadows’ now via Bandcamp here.
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Listen HERE
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About SHANNON SMITH:
A Fremantle local with a voice that feels like an old friend and lyrics that hit like a truth you’ve been avoiding, Shannon Smith blends folk, Americana, and soul into something uniquely his own. His collaborations with Grammy-nominated artists have solidified his reputation as a storyteller with a heart that beats through every note and was just awarded Best Emerging Artist and Best Music Video at the Boyup Brook Country Music Awards.
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‘OUT OF THE SHADOWS’ OUT MAY 2
PRE-ORDER HERE
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Follow SHANNON SMITH
Website – Spotify – Apple Music
YouTube – Facebook – Instagram
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