Shannon Lay Announces New Album Past The Veil: Hear The Title Track
Shannon Lay is set to release her new album titled 'Past The Veil' in July, marking her first collection of original music in five years. The album reflects themes of confronting discomfort and emotional presence, as expressed by Lay. The title track features a groovy, jazzy sound with introspective lyrics.
- ▪Shannon Lay's last original album was released in 2021.
- ▪The new album 'Past The Veil' will be released on July 28 on her label All The Best.
- ▪The title track is described as a jazzy, folksy pop song with tender vocals.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 20:51:58 +0000 |
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