Spartan Records and Shiner are pleased to announce the release of BELIEVEYOUME, the brand new album from the longstanding and celebrated Kansas City rock band. Having spent over three decades redefining heavy, melodic rock, evolving from the raw power of their early years into something more layered, dynamic, and emotionally resonant, BELIEVEYOUME finds Shiner channeling that evolution into a set of songs that feel immediate yet timeless, balancing their signature heaviness with newfound space and vulnerability. BELIEVEYOUME digs deep into aging, relationships, and self-deception, its title reflecting the ambiguity and contradictions at the heart of human connection. The result is Shiner at their most honest and self-aware — still heavy, still weird, and still pushing forward after all these years. Purchase BELIEVEYOUME vinyl and album bundles via the Spartan Records site
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Shiner also recently announced its U.S. fall headline appearances in support of BELIEVEYOUME. Spanning October and November and taking in 19 evenings across the west coast, midwest and east coast, the tour will kick off on Sunday, October 5 at Casbah in San Diego, CA and culminate in an appearance at Small’s Bar in Detroit MI on Saturday, November 15. Dates in November to also include appearances with Mirrorless in select markets. Tickets for all shows are on sale now via the band’s website
HERE, and a full listing of dates can be found below.
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 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 Massive Sound Studio, BELIEVEYOUME took shape quickly and with purpose. "Initially, it was a process of sifting through phone recordings, picking what hit us, and then going straight into the studio to flesh it out,” says Allen Epley (vocals / guitar). “The results felt immediate, with no room for overthinking.” In the end, the band's mix of live, spontaneous energy and post-production prowess shaped the final sound, a blend of the band’s signature heaviness with a newfound openness.
Lyrically, BELIEVEYOUME wanders into much more introspective territory, touching on themes of aging, relationships, and escapism. “We really dug into the personal stuff this time,” Epley shares, explaining certain songs explore the dark humor of relationships gone wrong, while other songs center on manipulation, toxic behavior, and our collective unwillingness to face what is coming. As a whole, the record is a reflection on the struggles and contradictions in life, all wrapped up in Shiner’s signature blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies.
The title comes from a phrase in “Asleep In The Trunk,” one of the record’s standout tracks. “It’s one of those phrases that’s tossed around so much it’s lost its meaning,” Epley explains. “But when you step back and think about it, it can mean so many things in the context of a relationship. It could be about believing in yourself, in the other person, or in the relationship as a whole, or it could be about the loss of belief.” That ambiguity is central to the album’s themes, relationships that ebb and flow, and the complexity of human connection.
With BELIEVEYOUME, Shiner has created a record that feels both immediate and timeless. It’s the band at their most honest, raw, and self-aware. While Shiner's sonic influences continue to evolve, they remain rooted in the shared experiences that have always bonded them as musicians. “Honestly, the biggest influence is just the band itself,” says Malinowski. “Our sound has grown and changed so much over the years, and that evolution led us to this record.”
From their early days of shaking the walls of basement shows to their latest sonic adventure, Shiner has never stopped pushing forward. And as always, they’re still making music for themselves … and for anyone who’s ready to listen.
Shiner will be making the following appearances this fall in support of BELIEVEYOUME. Dates below with more to be added soon.
OCTOBER
05 — San Diego, CA — Casbah
06 — Yucca Valley, CA — Mojave Gold
07 — Los Angeles, CA — Permanent Records Roadhouse (6:00 p.m.) *SOLD OUT*
07 — Los Angeles, CA — Permanent Records Roadhouse (10:00 p.m.)
08 — Palmdale, CA — Transplants Brewing
09 — Pacifica, CA — Winters Tavern
10 — Eugene, OR — John Henry's
11 — Portland, OR — Kelly's Olympian
12 — Seattle, WA — Sunset Tavern
13 — Boise, ID — Neurolux
15 — Denver, CO — Hi-Dive
16 — Manhattan, KS - Press Club
17 — Omaha, NE — O'Leaver's
18 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse on Broadway
NOVEMBER
06 — Louisville, KY — Mag Bar ^
07 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle Brewing ^
08 — Cleveland, OH — Beachland Tavern
09 — Rochester, NY — Bug Jar ^
10 — Boston, MA — O'Briens ^
11 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge ^
12 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie ^
14 — Pittsburgh, PA — Tech 25 ^
15 — Detroit, MI — Small’s Bar ^
BELIEVEYOUME track listing:
1. Asleep In The Trunk
2. The Alligator
3. The Mutiny
4. So Far So
5. My Mirror Hates Me
6. Endless Summer
7. Lazarus
8. Not Too Much
9. Broken Satellites
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