MIEN is back with exciting news ahead of their sophomore album—a fresh set of tour dates supporting Black Rebel Motorcycle Club this fall. As the band gears up to unleash their new record, they’ve dropped the captivating single Silent Golden, a track that perfectly captures the band’s electric energy.
Fall Tour Highlights
Catch MIEN live on this Fall run with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club:
- Saturday, Sept 20 – Santa Ana, CA at Observatory
- Sunday, Sept 21 – Sacramento, CA at Ace of Spades
- Tuesday, Sept 23 – Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom
- Wednesday, Sept 24 – Seattle, WA at Showbox SoDo
- Thursday, Sept 25 – Portland, OR at Crystal Ballroom
MOJO hypes up Silent Golden by noting, “Electricity hums within locked grooves to bare-wire energy, sometimes in the same song. Clinic fans will dig this.”
A Creative Journey in Sound
Recorded across Montreal, Abilene, and Austin, Texas, the new album—titled ‘MIIEN’ and out on April 18th via Fuzz Club—marks a bold evolution for the band. This project brings together members of The Black Angels, Elephant Stone, The Earlies, and Golden Dawn Arkestra, blending diverse influences into a mesmerizing sonic experience.
The band’s lineup includes:
- Alex Maas (The Black Angels) – vocals, bass, guitar
- Rishi Dhir (Elephant Stone) – bass, guitar, keyboards
- John Mark Lapham (The Earlies) – keyboards, samples, programming
- Robb Kidd (Golden Dawn Arkestra) – drums
Silent Golden has a special backstory—it started as an instrumental demo by former member Tom Furse (The Horrors) and evolved with the addition of thunderous drums, a groovy bassline, sweet vocals, and even Thor Harris’s signature clarinet and percussion.
Videos + More
Dive into the visual side of MIEN’s creative vision with these videos:
Check out album details and streaming options here: MIIEN album links
A Legacy of Collaboration
MIEN’s story began in 2004 when Rishi Dhir met Alex Maas at SXSW, sparking a creative partnership that would soon include John Mark Lapham and later, Robb Kidd. Their collaborative spirit shines through every track on ‘MIIEN,’ where spontaneous ideas evolve into intricate, layered compositions. Recording sessions, including a memorable stint in Austin during South by Southwest, infused the album with a raw, organic energy.
The album’s tracks blend the magic of ’60s psychedelia with modern sonic experimentation. From the eerie charm of Alex Maas’s vocals to the inventive production by John Mark Lapham, every song is a testament to the band’s fearless creative process.
Upcoming Live Dates in the UK & Europe
For fans across the pond, MIEN has an exciting lineup of dates this spring:
- 28.04 – Kola, Portsmouth, UK
- 29.04 – The Attic, Leeds, UK
- 30.04 – YES Basement, Manchester, UK
- 02.05 – Where Else?, Margate, UK
- 03.05 – Hope & Ruin, Brighton, UK
- 04.05 – Moth Club, London, UK
- 07.05 – Supersonic, Paris, FR
- 10.05 – Fuzz Club Festival, Eindhoven, NL
- 11.05 – Import Export, Munich, DE
- 13.05 – Kantine am Berghain, Berlin, DE
Tickets are available at MIEN.lnk.to/tickets.
Track List for ‘MIIEN’
- Evil People – (official video available)
- Counterbalance
- Silent Golden
- Mirror
- How Could You Run
- Empty Sun
- Tungsten
- Knocking On Your Door
- Slipping Away
- Morning Ech
Step into the world of MIEN, where every track is a journey and every live show promises an unforgettable adventure in sound.
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