Naples-based artist Shards, his music as raw and honest as the city itself drops a new single on April 4th. That track, “Not a Dancing Song,” is a deeply personal reflection of the turmoil that comes with a toxic relationship. The kind that can either destroy you or, with time and effort, become something beautiful.
That’s exactly what Shards puts into those heartfelt vocals and minimalist yet powerful production—his own pain, his own fears, his own hopes. You can hear the influence of his hero George Michael in there, but it’s filtered through Shards’ own voice. This isn’t a dance track. It’s a slow burn that gets under your skin.
Love, loss, and that fragile hope that lingers between—those are the real stars of the show here. The bittersweet tone, the honest lyrics, and the restrained beat all combine to make a song that’s as much a confession as it is a melody. And that’s what makes it so real, so relatable.
You can stream it now on all platforms.
