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"Don't Expect Me" & "Remember You" expected to debut early 2026!
SKnightMusic is proud to announce....
SKnightMusic is moving forward into 2026 with word of another powerful release from Shawn Knight!
"Our new album 'When The Story Changes' is currently in the works, with a targeted release date of October 19, 2026. April & I are pleased to announce that on April 15, 2026 the first two singles from the album will be available for digital download!."
If you've been following Shawn Knight, then you must be familiar with his unique blend of classical melodies, deep emotions and some heavy metal roots that will elevate your musical experience. Join us in this musical journey and feel the rhythm like never before.
When The Story Changes
COMING OCTOBER 2026
Featured Artist: Interview with SKnightMusic
11.20.2025 - Amber Drummand on "Don't Expect Me"
​SKnightMusic - "Amber, thank you for sitting down with us today. We've talked a little bit with April about the upcoming album. 'When The Story Changes,' but Shawn told us that you have a special connection with the singles, "Don't Expect Me" & "Remember You".
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Amber Drummand -​ "Yes... So... April, God bless her... Started out just doing harmony, backing vocals... and the like. And "Remember You" really struck a chord with all of us. I think anyone can listen to the words of that song and it brings someone to their mind. "Remember You" was written with a single person in mind. Shawn really painted such a picture with these lyrics, that everyone truly can relate." It's simple, yet it's complex at the same time. April loved hearing me work on "Remember You" and she would just sit in the corner and hum along. It's actually one of the first songs I sang for Shawn, from before we started working on "Your Scar" and now we are going to release the original recording on "When The Story Changes." "Don't Expect Me" is very much like "Remember You," in the aspect that it's stripped back to just me on vocals, and April joins in at the very end. It's a very powerful nod to the change in feelings, to the growth of each of our emotions and connections since "Remember You." It started out as just Shawn, then I came along and heard one of his original songs, back from his earlier days. I was like, 'I think I could sing it better!' And the next thing I knew, we were jumping in with both feet and a blindfold!​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Soon after, April became a staple in the song building process. Shawn started writing songs specifically for her to lead, and me to harmonize, and some where we trade off. Then Case (Casey) became involved, and even our mother has become a part of this journey."
Featured Artist: Interview with SKnightMusic
11.21.2025 - April Bannis on "When The Story Changes"
Get to know the vocal powerhouse behind Shawn Knight!
In this exclusive interview, we delve into the creative process, inspirations, and aspirations of the band. Discover the stories behind the music and gain insight into the passion that drives their musical endeavors.
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SKnightMusic - "April... What does 'When The Story Changes' mean to you?"
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April Bannis - "When The Story Changes" was a lot of fun to work on. The album marks a large turning point for us all. For the most part, "Your Scar" had a very disconnected recording process, and I had very little part in it, and that was by choice. I had a lot going on in my personal life. Shawn would write all the lyrics and melodies in Missouri, sent them out to us piece by piece... some 900 miles away.... I'd record some of the harmonies in my bathroom with my sister Amber, send them back. It would be like, "what do you think of this" or "what if we did this part differently" and there was this back and forth and back and forth. It was honestly frustrating me to a point that my sisters and I almost didn't complete "This Last Breath." But as fate would have it... we had the opportunity to meet in the middle, at a relative's house in Chicago. During our stay in Chicago, we had the opportunity to work together... in person for the first time... and build off of each other's energies and bounce ideas back and forth in the moment! We ended up with enough material to finish the second album and begin working on "When The Story Changes" So the album as a whole has this much more natural, flow. For me, and I think I can speak for Amber and Case (Casey) as well when I say that, for us, "When The Story Changes" is a true testament to each of our emotions, as well as each of our strengths.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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SKnightMusic - "April... What would you say to a new, brand new, listener? Who is just hearing you guys for the first time.."
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April Bannis - "If you've not heard "Your Scar" or "This Last Breath" and "When The Story Changes" is the very first time your hearing us.... I'd say hold on tight! If you're an emotional person, opening track alone will make you cry. It made me cry trying to sing it the first time."
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SKnightMusic - "What does the future look like for the band?"
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April Bannis - "We are already looking forward. Shawn has written new material, is constantly writing new material. I've written my first set of lyrics for us as well.... We've also pulled some old songs out of the vault, so to speak... We're going to put a new spin on them and we are definitely working toward number four. "When The Story Changes" is a large step forward for all of us. It may also be a large step sideways. Shawn has a lot going on in that head of his. He wrote a set of lyrics for The Lighted Way, a church group that I have been asked to sing with back home. We all have our lives. Amber just found out that she is having her first baby girl​. so I'm going to an AUNT!! I'm getting side tracked, I know,,, My point is, just like Shawn has been able to say in his lyrics, everyone has a story. Everyone. Will you be there when their story changes?"​​​​​​​​​​​​