Shiner has always been about evolution, dodging genre labels and pushing musical boundaries since their inception in the early ’90s. Known for their punishing yet melodic approach to rock, the band’s sound has morphed from the raw, untamed energy of their early years to something more refined, layered, and introspective on their latest release, BELIEVEYOUME. Schadenfreude, the band’s last record, released just as the world was shutting down in early 2020. “Great timing on our part,” says Josh Newton (guitar). “Schadenfreude was dark and maybe a little claustrophobic, which makes sense, in retrospect. This new record, BELIEVEYOUME, feels more open and more immediate. We came in with fewer pre-written ideas and just reacted to each other in real time. Less brooding, more instinct. Still heavy, still weird—just breathing a little more.” Recorded over a series of multi-day sessions at bass player / engineer Paul Malinowski’s Kansas City studio (Massive Sound), BELIEVEYOUME took shape quickly and with purpose.