Shoegazers Sun Mahshene hit their stride with latest single

Music Review | 4th Nov, 2025 Sun Mahshene

After racking up praise from both Irish and international media, Sun Mahshene have built a name for themselves with their visceral live shows and unapologetically big sound, a mix of introspection and sonic grandeur that’s become their calling card.

Since dropping their debut album A Place We’ve Never Been in 2024, Sun Mahshene have rocketed to national prominence. Now, with their latest release Life Is Joy, they sound more confident than ever, fully in their element, yet still unafraid to push their boundaries. The track hits harder, leaning into a heavier edge while keeping the emotional pulse of rock’n’roll front and center. Think driving basslines, soaring vocals, layers of guitars, synth textures, and even choral harmonies that swell to an almost cinematic level.

Mixed and mastered by James Aparicio — known for his work with Spiritualized, Depeche Mode, and Mogwai — Life Is Joy is a massive wall of sound. It’s bold, ambitious, and captures everything that makes Sun Mahshene’s music so magnetic. Sitting somewhere between shoegaze, psych, and atmospheric rock, the band strike a balance between scale, mood, and raw emotion that feels both defiant and cathartic.

For fans of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, and Spiritualized, Sun Mahshene carve music built for immersion. Life Is Joy leaves the band poised for a strong final chapter to a significant year.

Sun Mahshene - Life Is Joy

The single, Life Is Joy, is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: Sun Mahshene