Shannon O’Hara stands out as an oasis of originality in an ocean of generic pop tracks with her captivating single, ‘Wake Up’. Boasting captivating vocals, storytelling lyricism, and an addictive beat – produced by Grammy nominated LAEL – her song instantly transports listeners into summer romance and spontaneous romance. Produced as part of an upcoming EP project.
From the opening notes, Shannon O’Hara’s vocals welcome you into her captivating world of ‘Wake Up’. Her captivating quality effortlessly draws listeners in. Displaying remarkable vocal versatility, Shannon brilliantly delivers emotional depth of lyrics with sincerity and authenticity.
‘Wake Up’ tells the tale of summer love gone quickly and with no regrets, evoking feelings of nostalgia and empathy from listeners. Shannon’s storytelling abilities shine bright as she creates vivid pictures with words, allowing audiences to revisit past relationships they may have experienced first-hand. The song slowly builds itself up before unveiling its infectious beat to complete its narrative journey.
Shannon O’Hara and LAEL prove a perfect musical team, with LAEL’s production expertise pairing perfectly with Shannon’s distinctive sound to produce an addictive pop anthem with summery overtones titled Wake Up that will have listeners singing along from its very first listen. The chorus promises an explosion of summer joy which is guaranteed to get people singing along from start to finish!
A strong drumbeat propels this track with dynamic energy, adding even greater dimension to its atmosphere. “Wake Up”‘s catchy nature and memorable melodies ensure its listeners will remember it long after its conclusion has concluded. Shannon has the unique talent of crafting infectious pop hooks which show her understanding of what resonates with audiences.
Shannon O’Hara made a lasting impression during season 16 of American Idol at only 17 years old, capturing viewers and industry professionals alike. Since then, Shannon has continued honing her craft, merging R&B, pop, and country influences to form her own sound that blends R&B, pop and country influences seamlessly together and showcases her vocal abilities, drawing inspiration from artists such as Adele, Whitney Houston and Taylor Swift.
Shannon O’Hara’s single “Wake Up” stands as a powerful testament to her skill as a singer-songwriter-storyteller. Through engaging vocals, powerful lyricism, and infectious melodies she transports listeners back into summer love and fleeting romance. Now as Shannon prepares to release her first full-length EP we eagerly anticipate where she takes us next musically with her unique sound and undeniable charisma, Shannon O’Hara should certainly be one to keep an eye out for in coming months.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.