THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “When Naked Giants formed in 2014, the Seattle trio — singer-guitarist Grant Mullen, bassist Gianni Aiello and drummer Henry LaVallee — were all 18 years old and full of the reckless, restless energy of youth. A decade on, both they and the world have changed immensely.
Shine Away — the band’s third full-length, following on from 2018’s Sluff and 2020’s The Shadow — is very much an acknowledgement of that. It’s an album that doesn’t just reflect on the personal life and times of the three of them and the world at large, but casts a discerning, self-reflective eye on what it’s like to be in, and be, Naked Giants. It’s the sound of a band coming into, and becoming, themselves. Of course, that’s a never-ending process, but for the first time in their career, Naked Giants are taking stock of their journey — who and what they were, are, and want to be.
Leading the charge is the single Apartment 3, an anthem of early adulthood, infused with the energy of searching for new beginnings and navigating first-time living arrangements. Mullen reflects on the song’s inspiration, noting it captures the transformative experience of growing up in your early 20s, intensified by the solitude of peak quarantine. This track was one of the first written for the new album.
Produced by Dylan Wall at Seven Hills Studio in Seattle — the same studio where the band began their journey — Shine Away retains the band’s signature urgency while delving deeper into musical exploration and intentionality. As the band continue to evolve, their music remains a powerful testament to their growth and the shared experiences of their generation.”
