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, was 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. Lyrically, the record wanders into introspective territory, touching on themes of aging, relationships, and escapism. "We really dug into the personal stuff this time," says Allen Epley (vocals/guitar). 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. But when you step back and think about it, it can mean so many things in the context of a relationship."

With BELIEVEYOUME, Shiner has created a record that feels both immediate and timeless — the band at their most honest, raw, and self-aware. From their early days shaking the walls of basement shows to their latest sonic adventure, Shiner has never stopped pushing forward.