SWALLOW THE SUN released a music video for the song “MelancHoly” coming from their new album “Shining”, which was released on October 18th, 2024 by Century Media.

Juha Raivio, the keyboardist of SWALLOW THE SUN, comments on the song:

“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 Kotamäki, the band’s vocalist, adds about “MelancHoly”:

“I’ve heard these days people call great and catchy songs bangers. Well, this one truly is one.” 

The new album was 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 for the vocals, which were recorded by Dan Lancaster.

Guitarist Juha Raivio comments on the 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.”

You can watch the music video for “MelancHoly” right below: