Sun Mahshene
“Brilliant...they’ve got that stadium rock sound where you can hear everyone singalong with
the sun blazing, on a nice festival day"- BBC Radio
“Sure to impress listeners from the outset with their infectious and intense soundscape”- Hot Press Magazine
“There’s plenty to admire here… you could easily imagine Noel Gallagher singing the
shimmering Pale Azure… will strike a chord with fans of 90s indie rock…a solid debut.
” – The Irish Times
"Hypnotising and mesmerizing" - Golden Plec
“Album of the week”- RTE 2FM
Sun Mahshene are an Irish post-shoegaze band known for their expansive sound, blending layers of swirling guitars, ethereal synths, and driving rhythms. Formed in 2018 by guitarist and vocalist Nathan Henderson, the band has carved out a distinctive presence in the shoegaze and alternative rock scene, delivering a sound that is both cinematic and intense.
In 2020, the band unleashed the "Contradictions & Tales of Fiction" EP, a sonic exploration that left audiences craving more. Following the EP's success, including track “Leave This City” (42k Spotify streams), next single “The Righteous One” was accompanied by a mind-bending music video, directed by award-winning visual artist Ste Murray.
Sun Mahshene next released a special LP titled "Space Echoes: The EPs", a compilation of tracks from their previously released EPs. The limited-edition vinyl sold out in one day, a testament to the band's dedicated fanbase and the allure of their music.
Having graced the stage at Electric Picnic, Ireland's largest music festival, Sun Mahshene's live performances, filled with waves of reverb and distortion mixed with singalong anthems, have earned them a growing following, leading to support slots with major acts—including The Brian Jonestown Massacre in Belfast’s Ulster Hall and Dublin’s 3Olympia.
September 2023 marked the release of the single "Reverie", which immediately went on rotation on Amazing Radio UK (winning an online vote to make the playlist), BBC Radio 1, BBC Across The Line, Radio X, and across Irish radio (RTE 2FM, 98FM). The high-energy video has now reached over 27k views on YouTube.
Second single “New Shores'' immediately picked up radio play on BBC, RTE, and once again won the online "audition poll" on Amazing Radio UK. "New Shores" is the perfect follow up to “Reverie”; energetic yet reflective.
The band's debut full-length album, A Place We’ve Never Been (2024), further refined their signature sound, featuring standout tracks like Pale Azure, Reverie, and Turning Tide. With its lush production, including mastering from Ride's, Mark Gardener. And emotionally charged songwriting, the album showcases the band's ability to merge introspection with sonic grandeur.
