Set for release on September 10th, 2026, “White Shores” is the fifth studio album by Swiss Post-Rock band hubris. The instrumental quartet is characterised by their original style which blends an Experimental touch of Post-Rock, Electronica atmosphere and some elements of the Metal scene.
From new album “White Shores” the band has released two single, “Is” (music video here), and “Death.”
Following four albums rooted in Greek mythology, composer and founder Jonathan Hohl turns to his other favourite source of inspiration: The Lord of the Rings, but more specifically J.R.R. Tolkien’s exploration of mortality and immortality.
In Tolkien’s legendarium, elves in spite of their immortality (a trait often coveted by humans) refer to death as the “Gift of Men“. This paradox offers a striking alternative to the Western perception of death as purely tragic. A “gift” implies something desirable, even fortunate.
In the wake of his grandfather’s passing, this perspective became the emotional and conceptual foundation of “White Shores.”
The album unfolds across five movements, each representing a word in a single sentence: Death. Is. Just. Another. Path.
Pre-Order limited edition vinyl of hubris. “White Shores” on Bandcamp: https://hubrisband.bandcamp.com/album/white-shores
Lineup:
Jonathan Hohl / Guitar
Lucien Leclerc / Bass
Léo Juston / Drums
Matthieu Grillet / Guitar
Live shows (European Release Tour Pt. I)
Tickets: https://www.hubrisband.com/tour
25.09 – Fribourg, CH @ Fri-Son
26.09 – Barberaz, FR @ Brin de Zinc
28.09 – Valencia, ES @ 16 Toneladas
29.09 – Madrid, ES @ Wurlitzer Ballroom
30.09 – Porto, PT @ Maus Habitos
01.10 – Santiago de Compostella, ES @ Moon Music Club
02.10 – Lugo, ES @ Sala Clavicémbalo
07.10 – Nantes, FR @ The Black Shelter
09.10 – Leeds, UK TBA
10.10 – Manchester, UK @ Deaf Institute
11.10 – London, UK @ The Grace
12.10 – Bristol, UK @ The Gryphon
13.10 – Birmingham, UK @ The Rainbow
15.10 – Eindhoven, NL @ Altstadt
16.10 – Vlaardingen, NL @ De Kroepoekfabriek
17.10 – Antwerp, BE @ Djingel Djangel
18.10 – Hamburg, DE @ MS Stubnitz