MIEN share new video 'Empty Sun', the second single to be lifted from new album 'MIIEN' out April 18

Austin via Montreal group MIEN are unleashing 'Empty Sun', the second single to be lifted from their long-awaited new album ‘MIIEN’ out April 18. Pre-order the limited edition vinyl/CD here

Comprising members of The Black Angels (Alex Maas), Elephant Stone (Rishi Dhir), The Earlies (John Mark Lapham) and Golden Dawn Arkestra (Robb Kidd), ‘MIIEN’ marks a bold new chapter for the band, venturing into uncharted territories and pushing the group’s collaborative and exploratory ethos to thrilling new heights. 

"Like many of our songs, 'Empty Sun' began as a series of loops paired with a lyric-less vocal demo from Alex. From there, Alex and Robb laid down the initial ideas before passing it along to the rest of us. The track sat untouched for a while until John Mark revisited it, shaping it into something new with distinct sections, samples, and layers of Solina string machine. To lock in the groove, Robb returned to the studio, recording what felt like countless drum takes to perfect the complex patterns and make them as 'mean' (MIEN) as possible. As the track evolved, Rishi teamed up with Elephant Stone guitarist Robbie to layer in massive, warped guitar textures that brought 'Empty Sun' roaring to life." 

Following their recent live comeback in Austin, MIEN also have a UK/EU album tour coming up - including a highly anticipated set at this year's Fuzz Club Festival taking place May 9-10th at Effenaar, Eindhoven, NL!