Post-Shoegaze Band Sun Mahshene Release Highly Anticipated new album

Music Review | 23rd Aug, 2024 Sun Mahshene

Breathing life into the Indie and Shoegaze scene Dublin band Sun Mahshene provide a musical journey that transcends genres, leading to a bold mix of alternative rock, ambient electronica, and shoegaze, with a decidedly anthemic tones.

Formed in 2018 the band released their debut EP Contradictions & Tales of Fiction (2020) which was followed by a special LP titled Space Echoes: The EPs, a compilation of tracks from their previously released EPs.

Since forming the band has appeared at multiple high profile venues and festivals throughout Ireland captivating music fans.

Marking a step forward from the group's earlier psych-rock sound their debut album A Place We've Never Been features soul-baring lyrics and dreamy ambient multi-layered guitar lines.

The album pairs lyrical hallmarks such as escapism, dreams, and the dissatisfaction of modern life. Speaking about the lyrics singer Nathan explains;

A lot of the lyrics are about escaping, but at the same time a lot of them are about being rooted, finding 'home', whatever that may be. A track like - World - with the lyric - the world will grind you down - might sound defeatist, but it's really about focusing on those who you love and want to keep close in times of trouble.

A Place We've Never Been" fulfils Sun Mahshene's potential, pushing boundaries with finely-tuned melodies and a unique sonic approach.

A Place We've Never Been began life in October 2022, when the band recorded the first single, "Reverie". As guitarist Rob remembers: "This was the first time this current line-up of the band were in the studio together. We spent the weekend recording "Reverie", and we were all amazed at the results. It was a real moment and made us realize we were on to something special

Sun Mahshene - Pale Azure (Youtube)

The album A Place We've Never Been is available through all streaming platforms.

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