Glass Beams

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Glass Beams
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Years active2020 (2020)–present
LabelsResearch Records
Ninja Tune Records
Members
Websiteglassbeams.com

Glass Beams is an Australian musical trio from Melbourne, Australia. The band was founded by Rajan Silva in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their debut album 'Mirage' was released in June 2021, and their second album 'Mahal', in March 2024. The band blends synth, rock, psychedelic, electric guitar, and eastern instrumentals. [1] Their on-stage presence is characterized by their Russian-designed bejeweled glass masks.

Background[edit]

The trio formed during the quiet of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Early live performances (reverse chronological order)[edit]

  • Live at Joyland Festival, (November 25, 2023, Plainsong Live Stage, Jakarta, Indonesia)
  • Live at Berlin Urban Spree, (June 13, 2023, Berlin, Germany)
  • Live at Best Kept Secret 2023, (June 9, 2023, Hilvarenbeek, North Brabant, The Netherlands)
  • Live at Primavera Sound 2023, "Sala Apolo", (May 30, 2023, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)
  • Live at Glass Beams at PBS Drive Live, "The Afterglow", (February 2, 2023, Collingwood Yards Music Market, Victoria, Australia)
  • Live at WOMADelaide 2022, "The World's Festival", (March 12, 2022, Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla, Adelaide, Australia) [2]

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Exclusive: Glass Beams Speak About Indian Heritage and Magnetic Fields Festival". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Photo: Archived WOMADelaide stage photo". Retrieved March 29, 2024.