Swallow The Sun has unveiled their latest single, “MelancHoly,” accompanied by the official music video. This release offers fans a preview of their forthcoming album, “Shining,” set to debut on October 18, 2024 via Century Media Records. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
Juha Raivio comments on the new track: “This song talks about how melancholy can be comforting, safe and even a beautiful place. But when it turns into your God, it will surely kill you.” Mikko Kotamaki adds on “MelancHoly“: “I’ve heard these days people call great and catchy songs bangers. Well, this one truly is one.”
Swallow The Sun recently announced details surrounding their eagerly awaited new album “Shining” out October 18, 2024 via Century Media Records. The new record is produced and mixed by Dan Lancaster (Bring Me the Horizon, Muse, Enter Shikari, etc.), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) and recorded by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, except vocals recorded by Dan Lancaster.
Juha Raivio adds on the upcoming album “Shining“: “After our last album it soon became clear to me that writing another Moonflowers album will kill me. So, I made a quiet wish to myself that if there ever will be any new music then please have a little bit of mercy on yourself rather than be that infinite black hole that will suck out the rest of your remaining light and soul just for the sake of it. Musically this album shines like a glacier diamond and has that power and punch that feels like a kick in your face! While lyrically the album deals how fearing life will eventually kill you and how melancholy can become your God.
We want to thank all the support and trust from Century Media, not to mention our insanely talented producer Dan Lancaster having the balls and guts to jump straight in the deep end with this band and get us out from our comfort zone. This album truly feels like a sunrise in the night sky.”
“Shining” the latest album from Swallow The Sun, encapsulates the profound duality of the human experience and the band’s enduring brilliance. The album explores the intrinsic challenges of being human, contrasting the beauty and purity within individuals with the transformation that occurs when we come together, chasing us away from innocence like rats from Eden. It highlights the struggle and disillusionment in human interactions.
Marking 23 years of their musical progression, “Shining” also symbolizes the band’s pride and resilience, showcasing their brightest and strongest work to date. This album is a testament to Swallow The Sun‘s artistic legacy, intertwining existential reflections with their characteristic majestic sound.
Pre-Order “Shining” here: https://swallowthesun.lnk.to/Shining
Tracklist:
01. Innocence Was Long Forgotten
02. What I Have Become
03. MelancHoly
04. Under the Moon & the Sun
05. Kold
06. November Dust
07. Velvet Chains
08. Tonight Pain Believes
09. Charcoal Sky
10. Shining
Lineup:
Juha Raivio / Guitar
Mikko Kotamäki / Vocals
Juuso Raatikainen / Drums
Juho Räihä / Guitar
Matti Honkonen / Bass
