Introducing an amazing artist that has been featured on our blog before known as Shayla McDaniel her honeyed vocals, her pop-rock songwriting, and her instrumental instincts invite comparisons to John Legend fronting an indie rock band, The Roots affiliate Cody Chestnut (“The Seed 2.0”), and a silken Gary Clark Jr. But the truth is, there aren’t many talents who sound like Shayla. Her smoothly emotional vocals, self-contained artistry, and indie rock outlook are singular. Shayla counts as an influential artist as diverse as the band Joseph, Lianne La Havas, Andraé Crouch, and Deep Sea Diver, among others. She released her debut single in 2016; her debut EP in 2017; and a follow-up EP in 2019. It took a little prodding to get lifelong musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Shayla McDaniel onstage. A friend of hers had never heard the Knoxville-based singer-songwriter’s musical gifts, but was well-versed in her steely determination and Type A personality. He suggested she take her music out of the basement, and Shayla took his sage advice and emerged as an award-winning prolific artist with a soulful, guitar-driven alt-rock sensibility. In a short period of time, the young artist has garnered prime accolades. She performed at Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival; the Waynestock Festival; Sunset on Central; Women in Jazz Jam Festival; and live on-air at WUTK 90.3 FM, WDVX 89.9 FM, and WOZO 103.9 FM, among other stations. Shayla has been in Knoxville Music Warehouse’s Top 16 song charts; been voted by fans as Knoxville’s Favorite Band; won numerous Knoxville Music Awards, and earned prestigious awards nominations from CityView Magazine and Knoxnews. With the release of her newest single “Here with Me,” she projects a captivating sound that will definitely intrigue your ears. Beginning with smooth yet upbeat instrumentation leading onto her full and bright vocals she captures the song entirely. Explaining the track a bit further it’s a dynamic rock song with a driving heartbeat that serves as a thank you to those who take care of loved ones, helping them through dark times, and as a reminder, for people to check on the ones they love. To the vocals and production, this single will surely have you jamming out and even singing along to the lyrics. Being just great for a drive during sunset or a day out on the beach. Go stream “Here with Me” and check out her discography which is filled with outstanding tracks.
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