Sun Mahshene at The Grand Social 2025-09-18T19:00:00
“‘Reverie’” is 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 Across The Line
"Be prepared for them to leave your ears ringing with joy" - Hot Press Magazine
“They have the potential to hypnotise and mesmerise” - Golden Plec
“Sun Mahshene are a powerhouse…Reverie is their strongest single yet” - The GOO Magazine
“Incredible songwriting…has a timeless quality”- Amazing Radio
Sun Mahshene are an Irish post-shoegaze band known for their expansive sound, blending layers of swirling guitars, ethereal synths, and driving rhythms. Since forming the band has carved out a distinctive presence in the shoegaze and alternative rock scene, delivering a sound that is both cinematic and intense.
Drawing inspiration from classic shoegaze, as well as the energy of psych and alternative rock, Sun Mahshene craft music that balances melody and a full-on sonic assault. Sun Mahshene’s live act has been described as “unmissable” (IMRO). Creating wall of sound with their unique three-guitar approach, their anthemic songs are memorable and laden with hooks.
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, ambient textures, and emotionally charged songwriting, the album showcased the band’s ability to merge introspection with sonic grandeur.
Sun Mahshene’s lineup features Nathan Henderson (vocals, guitar), Robert Crosbie (guitar, vocals), Ian McGinn (guitar), David Hilliard (bass), and Dave Murray (drums). Their dynamic live performances 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.
As they continue to push the boundaries of shoegaze and psychedelic rock, Sun Mahshene remains a band on the rise, creating music that is both immersive and electrifying.