NAKED GIANTS - SHIne AWAY - DEVILDUCK

PRESS:

“Seattle trio Naked Giants managed to find the crossroads between garage rock, punk and the pop-laced New Wave funk of bands like Talking Heads and Jonathan Richman.”

- New Noise Magazine

“The band, especially when playing live, is energized. It’s like running an electric current through an already healthy battery. Guitarist Grant Mullen, along with wild drummer Henry LaVallee and melodic bassist Gianni Aiello, are a tornado wrapped in a torrential storm.”

- American Songwriter

“Their sweet spot remains unbridled rock and roll, but it feels like a major progression to hear them toning it down and softening around the edges a bit. After all, life can’t always be a party.”

- No Depression

"Combining The Pixies’ musical flexibility and the expansive rock of Ty Segall, Naked Giants surely has a practice shed full of musical tricks."

- Glide Magazine

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Seattle-based indie rock trio Naked Giants are excited to release their highly anticipated third album, Shine Away, via Devil Duck Records. The album arrives arrives after pre-release singles "Did I Just Die," "Bad Guys Win" and "Apartment 3", which caught the ears of writers at American Songwriter, The Alternative, Glide Magazine, Magnet, NPR, Ones To Watch, Paste, SPIN and more.

In support of Shine Away, Naked Giants will embark on a series of shows in the Pacific Northwest, including a hometown performance at The Crocodile on November 7.

When Naked Giants formed in 2014, the Seattle trio—vocalist/guitarist Grant Mullen, bassist/vocalist Gianni Aiello and drummer Henry LaVallee—were all 18 years-old, and full of the reckless, restless energy of youth. The band have evolved from their youthful, high-energy beginnings to a more introspective and mature sound. Shine Away reflects this journey, showcasing a blend of raw rock energy with deeper musical and lyrical exploration.

“Our first record was still running on fuel from starting the band as 18-year-olds with a rock’n’roll dream,” Mullen reflects. “Since then, life has changed. We all got day jobs or went back to school, and really grew into ourselves individually. Before, we were anxious to express ourselves in whatever way we could through music. Now, we have more to say, and I think we’ve made a record with more meaning and purpose.”

Produced by Dylan Wall at Seven Hills Studio in Capitol Hill, Seattle—the same studio where their journey began—Shine Away retains Naked Giants' signature impetuous urgency while delving into new depths of musicality and intentionality.

From the angular awkwardness strains of opener “Apartment 3” to the lackadaisical catchiness of the title and closing track, Shine Away demonstrates the musical chemistry the trio have, as well as their shift into making music with more meaning, consideration and intention. In between, these songs take the listener on a journey of emotional (self-)discovery via a slew of sounds that range from deliberately awkward indie-rock that takes influence from (among many others), the likes of Jonathan Richman, (good era) Weezer, Joyce Manor and even Daniel Johnston. At the same time, these songs sound less like anyone else than just the current iteration of Naked Giants, and of where and who they are these days. It’s certainly a more positive place–even on the more delicate and gentle anti-ballads, these songs radiate with a fuzzy, sunlit warmth. Indeed, even just the concept and image of shining is in direct contrast to the overriding themes of the previous record, and the troubles the band encountered both in the run-up to making it, and after.

Bassist Gianni Aiello adds, “We’re carrying the typical garage-rock ‘throw it at the wall and see what sticks’ ethos with us to this new phase of life. This time around, there’s room in the music (and in ourselves) not only for the young raucous kids we used to be, but also for the fully emotional people we’re becoming.”

Shine Away is more than an album; it’s a testament to Naked Giants' resilience and their dedication to authentic rock music. The album invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery and musical exploration, embracing both youthful exuberance and the emotional depth that comes with maturity.