What is your name?
Shaun Samonini
What is your genre of music?
Country/Pop
Give us a little bio about you.
I’m a country singer/songwriter, husband to my beautiful wife Sush, dad to Avery, and soon to be a dad again! I’ve been performing since I was four years old. I love running to country music. I swim, I cook a mean roast dinner, and I love watching movies—my favorite thing is to listen to country music with the windows down on a long road.
What made you go into music?
Without music, there’s nothing. I can’t imagine a life without it. It’s been there for every critical moment in my life. It makes me feel, brings me memories, and is a soundtrack to everything.
Who are your influences?
My biggest influences vocally are Brian Mcknight and Chris Stapleton. I love the music of early Dan and Shay, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, and The Zac Brown Band. I think I draw from different genres.
Are you signed?
Nope!
Your new single ‘Nowhere Fast’ is out, tell us more about the single.
Nowhere Fast is a fun breakup song. It’s about going out and enjoying yourself despite the feelings you’re carrying.
What is the meaning behind the single?
That when you’re not over someone, you go through stages. As a younger man, the first thing I’d do after breaking up with someone was go out and get trashed before coming to my senses.
What was the writing and recording process like?
It was pretty straight forward on this one. I had the idea in mind. It’s a homage to Luke Combs, and I knew what I wanted from the sound.
Describe the track in two words.
Windows down
Who did you work with on the single?
Mr. Dwayne Wint, my closest friend, co-writer, and producer. He is a creative force. And a group of musicians I’ve known for over ten years! It was very organic.
Will we see a Music video for ‘Nowhere Fast’, and if so, what can we expect from it?
Not this time!
Will we see an EP or Album and if so what can we expect from it?
Yes! Two more tracks are coming out soon. Then the 2nd EP!
Do you have any live shows or a tour coming up, and if so, let us know where we can catch you at?
Not yet, my wife and I are expecting our second child in a couple of weeks, but I plan to be out playing shows as soon as possible.
What else can we expect at the end of 2021/ Early 2022?
Early 2022, the third single.
Where do you see yourself now in 5 Years in five years?
Touring the world with my family in town.
What quote or saying do you always stick by?
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose. To me, it means if you can look at someone or something with honesty and open eyes, and your heart is full? You can’t lose. I’ve even got it tattooed on my arm!
When you are at a gig, what are five things you cannot forget?
Beer, my accessories, honey, my meditation app, and beer.
Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
Sure! on Instagram, on Facebook, and on Twitter
