Dancing between post-hardcore, alternative and experimental rock genres, Budapest-based quintet Shell Beach deliver an incredibly eclectic rock album Solar Flare, out via Wild Thing Records on February 17th, 2023. Initially formed in 2007, and with several European tours under their belt, Shell Beach’s line-up has evolved over time into what is now a Hungarian supergroup from Budapest’s highly respected underground rock scene. As a result, the band have expanded on their post-hardcore and shoegaze roots, with a well-crafted and evolved record.
Shell Beach’s current members includes founding member Paul Somló on guitar (son of famous Hungarian musician Tamás Somló from the bands Omega and Locomotiv GT), Zoltán Bodóczy (vocals), Mátyás Mohácsi (bass), Viktor Sági (Guitar) and Dániel Szalay (drums).
Shell Beach also features a unique cover of the Hungarian 1994 hit ‘Olyan Szépek Voltunk’ (We were So Beautiful) written by guitarist Paul Somló’s late father Tamás Somló from the world famous Hungarian bands prog-rock bands Omega and Lokomotiv GT. Guitarist Paul Somló explains:
“Olyan Szépek Voltunk is a very beautiful song from my father, which was a big hit in the 90s, and still a very well known song here in Hungary. I remember when I was around 24-25 and always played on my father’s guitar at his place for hours when I was staying there, and once I played the chords of ‘Be Quiet And Drive’ by Deftones, and turned out if I sing my dad’s song on top of it, it would almost fit as a mashup. So I decided to do an acoustic cover of this song, and for many years it was in my mind to somehow turn it into a rock band version. After my father passed away, and I started to write this record, It was a must for me to finally make this cover, and this is the only song which I sing entirely. I dedicate this song to my dad and his immortal legacy.”
To date, Shell Beach has released an EP and two full length albums, collaborating with Matt Geise (Lower Definition and ex-Dance Gavin Dance), with guest vocals on Shell Beach’s second record ‘This is Desolation’. Shell Beach are no strangers to the European touring circuit with 6 European tours under their belt as well as appearances at several major European festivals. The band has toured Europe supporting ENTER SHIKARI and a handful of their own headline tours. Shell Beach has also graced the festival stages of GROEZROCK Festival (BE), SZIGET Festival (HU), ROCK FOR PEOPLE Festival (CZ), ELECTRIC CASTLE (RO), VOLT Festival (HU), and many others. Touring helped mature the band's sound and helped Shell Beach get further established as the most prominent band of the Hungarian rock music scene, leaving the band’s fanbase eagerly awaiting their forthcoming record.
MEMBERS
Paul Somlo – guitars, vocals
Matyas Mohacsi – bass
Viktor Sagi – guitars
Zoltan Bodóczy – vocals
Daniel Szalay – drums
RELEASES Acronycal (2009) This Is Desolation (Redfield Records, 2013) Changes x Restless x Faithless – EP (Redfield Records, 2016) Solar Flare (Wild Thing Records, 2023)
Website:
http://shellbeachband.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/shellbeachband
Instagram: instagram.com/shellbeachofficial
YouTube: youtube.com/shellbeachband
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