28.03.2020
Vinyl release 'Elephant'
After many requests from you guys we decided to release 'Elephant' on vinyl... And wow, are we glad we did ? Sounds amazing and looks good too: we have custom made artwork especially for the inner sleeve.
27.03.2020
'One by One' hits #1 in IndieChartXL
First off we hope all of you are safe & healthy. With the outbreak of the coronavirus all over the world, we want to reach out to all of you. Many of our following is struggling with depression and other mental illness. When it's impossible to follow a daily routine, go to school, work or therapy, we are even more vulnerable. Please take good care of yourself, both physically and mentally ?
But, also time for some positive vibes
'One By One' #1 in Dutch IndieXL charts! We're so very proud and grateful to be in this unique and exclusive playlist of the best of Indie Rock music.
11.02.2020 - Review by Florian Maier / KMW Reviews
"In a certain way, ‘One By One’ feels like trying to find your way out of a huge ‘forest of thoughts’ where everything is unknown to you while you try to make sense of everything you encounter."
Starting with an unknown and mysterious electronic atmospheric environment, the new release of The New Shining builds a perfect bridge between electro pop/rock and the emotions in your head.
07.02.2020 - Single release
Celebrating the release of our BRAND NEW single 'One By One'!
'One by One' is the 6th track on our new album 'Elephant'. It was a pleasant surprise to us that this song is already discovered by our following on social platforms like Spotify, Youtube (100,000+ views), Insta (90,000+ views) and Facebook. So... it wasn't too hard to pick 'One by One' as new single ;-)
Celebrating this release means FREE GIVEAWAY
Because we are very grateful for the amazing response, love, comments & messages we receive daily about this song, we want to give something in return and share this with you. The first 1,000 fans will receive a SIGNED physical copy of our new single (inc. 2 bonus tracks) for FREE!
About 'One by One'
Trapped inside. Depression or any mental illness can feel like that. One by one, bit by piece, it feels like you start to unravel. Disconnection between the 'inner world' and the 'outer world'. That's why mentalillness awareness is so important. Someone to listen, someone to understand.
23.02.2020
'One by One' highest new entry in IndieChartXL
This week our single 'One by One' enters at number #20 in the IndieChart XL, which makes it the highest new entry!
18.12.2019
Get your own handwritten lyrics bij Nax
Have a special The New Shining song you really feel connected to, or have good memories about? Have Nax hand-write your favourite lyrics. Order before Christmas and you'll get yourself a free The New Shining 'Elephant' album AND poster!
06.12.2019
New song 'Room With A View' released
"I know I'm falling through the cracks; I'm like a joke that no one gets.."
This is the last video of a series of 12. All dedicated to #depressionawareness and #mentalillnessawareness
This last one, 'Room with a view', is all about the disconnection between the 'inner world' and the 'outer world'.
That's why mental illness awareness is so important.
Someone to listen, someone to understand.
'Room With A View' is taken from brand-new album 'Elephant' (see link below) by The New Shining.
This album is a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence.
You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
29.11.2019
New song 'One Devil At A Time' released
Confront it. Dismantle it. One devil at a time.
See what's underneath. See what lives in the shadows and drag it out, kicking and screaming into the light..
'One Devil At A Time' is taken from new album 'Elephant' (see link below) by The New Shining.
This entire album is dedicated to #mentalillnessawareness , especially (chronic) depression.
It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence.
You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
22.11.2019
New song 'Are You OK?' released
Try, however hard, to put what you're feeling into words. Speak out. That's the only way to get understanding, love and support. This song is dedicated to Depression Awareness.
'Are You OK?' is taken from new album 'Elephant' by The New Shining.
This entire album is dedicated to Mental Illness Awareness, especially (chronic) depression.
It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence.
You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
15.11.2019
New song 'I Am Shotgun' released
'I Am Shotgun' is taken from new album 'Elephant' by The New Shining.
This entire album is dedicated to #mentalillnessawareness , especially (chronic) depression.
It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence.
You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
08.11.2019
New song 'Phoenix' released
01.11.2019
New song 'One By One' released
One by one, bit by piece, it feels like you start to unravel.
Disconnection between the 'inner world' and the 'outer world'.
That's why #mentalillnessawareness is so important.
Someone to listen, someone to understand.
Each Friday we release a new track from our brand-new album 'Elephant'.
This week: 'One By One', 6th track on this album.
This entire album is dedicated to mental illness, especially (chronic) depression.
It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence.
You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
25.10.2019 - Review 'For The Love Of Bands'
Elephant illuminates a path towards a cultural conversation that is necessary and most certainly overdue.
I've had a preview copy of Dutch band The New Shining’s new album Elephant for several months and I’ve struggled with my approach to writing about it. How to give it the justice it deserves. More than a mere collection of songs this is a deep and moving essay on the nature of depression. The New Shining’s voice and songwriter Nax has never been quiet about his struggle with darkness. Facing and embracing his shadow in a creative explosion with this bold and beautiful album he shines light onto subject that is incredibly difficult to talk about. I’m intimately familiar with the subject matter and for years I was unable to vocalize the weight that kept me immobilized sometimes for months at a time. I thought I was weak or just shitty at living. It’s only been in recent years that I’ve been able to express to those close to me what I’m experiencing. Breaking that silence is paramount and this is exactly what Nax has done with Elephant. This album exists on two levels—musically as songs and lyrically as deeply personal prose. Both are equally powerful and combined they present an unshakeable and honest portrayal of mental illness.
The depth of this album is immense. As artists mature the wealth of influences grow and Nax’s influences on this album are too numerous to list.
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25.10.2019
New single 'Here Come The Waves'!
One moment you're fine, the next you're being dragged down by these massive waves.
Do you ride it out, fight it or, with arms open wide, face what's coming? Knowing the sea will calm again, sooner or later..
Each Friday we release a brand-new track from 'Elephant', our new album, dedicated to mental illness awareness. This week our new single: 'Here Come The Waves'.
It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence. You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
25.10.2019
Our new album 'Elephant' is out now!
This album is dedicated to mental illness awareness. It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence.
You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
Order our new album 'Elephant' today!
19.10.2019 - Lust For Life Magazine
'Opnieuw bloedmooi' - Lust For Life
4/5 stars in this review for Lust For Life magazine. "De altijd lekker in het gehoor liggende rock heeft een flinke impuls aan jaren tachtig pop gekregen. Denk aan een (volwassen) Keane, zoals in Drown With Me. Het springerige One Devil At A Time doet onwillekeurig denken aan INXS. Elders doemen de contouren van Depeche Mode op. Het zijn namen die ik erbij sleep om The New Shining anno 2019 een beetje te duiden. Het is een nieuwe gedaante die de band past: de songs zijn opnieuw bloedmooi, Nax heeft ook hier de perfecte stem voor en klankmatig heeft het een internationale allure. De band is de belofte nu wel voorbij."
18.10.2019
'Say It Like It Is' released
Do we really know the people around us, in our lives? People who struggle with mental illness, but let's be honest most of us, feel compelled to wear a mask every day. Driven by a fear of rejection or maybe just afraid to be inadequate.
But the sad truth is, if you don't dare to be yourself, don't dare to open up and let them see the real you, nobody will ever know you or love you for who you really are.
Each Friday we release a brand-new track from 'Elephant', our new album. This week: 'Say It Like It Is', the 5th track on 'Elephant'.
This entire album is dedicated to mental illness, especially (chronic) depression. It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence.
You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
11.10.2019
Extensive interview with Nax on NPO Radio2 (AVRO TROS)
Looking forward to the release of new album "Elephant" from The New Shining: this night an extensive interview with singer / guitarist Nax in AVRO TROS Simone Walraven's Songlines on NPO Radio 2.
Tune in 2-4 Saturday 12/10 or listen later (Dutch only).
11.10.2019
'This Too Shall Pass' released
This song is a reminder for anyone going through hard times. It will not last. This too shall pass. It's vital for somebody who suffers from depression not to be swallowed by the blackness, the big nothingness. And to remind themselves it will not last. It's one thing to sink to the bottom of the ocean, it's another to stay there and drown.
Each Friday we release a brand-new track from 'Elephant', our new album. This week: 'This Too Shall Pass', the 4th track on 'Elephant'.
This entire album is about mental illness, especially (chronic) depression. It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence.
You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love! ❤
09.10.2019 - Review Rockmuzine.nl
The New Shining - Elephant
Door: Jeroen Schortemeijer | (Dutch only)
"Kijk, dat is nog eens een welkome verrassing, een nieuwe cd van The New Shining, 6 jaar na hun laatste album ‘Wake Up Your Dreams’. In de tussentijd konden we weliswaar genieten van Nax’ ingetogen, maar bloedmooie soloalbum ‘Heart Fire Home’, maar een TNS plaat had ik niet (meer) verwacht. En nog wel in dezelfde bezetting."
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04.10.2019
'Black Dog' released
The beast that always follows you around: depression a.k.a. 'Black Dog'.
Fighting depression can be an exhausting battle. It's a struggle that wears you out to the point that you just want to give in and fight no more.
It's not easy communicating what happens on the inside to the outside, the people around you.
Each Friday we release a brand-new track from 'Elephant', our new album. This week: 'Black Dog', the 3rd track on Elephant.
This entire album is about mental illness, especially (chronic) depression. It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence. You know anyone like that? Reach out and show them some love!
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03.10.2019 - Review Artiestennieuws.nl
Nieuw album The New Shining na 5 jaar radiostilte
Door: Hessel van der Wal | Dutch only
"Het duurde vijf jaar, maar The New Shining komt met een nieuw album. Na vijf jaar radiostilte komt eind oktober 2019 het album ‘Elephant’ uit.
(...) Voor de plaat ‘Elephant’ is geëxperimenteerd met jaren ’80 stijlen. Het gevolg is een album met elektro-rock ondersteunt door synth sounds. Dit is al te horen op de uitgebrachte singles ‘Looks Like Rain’ en ‘Drown with me’ in aanloop naar het album. De teksten van de verschillende songs nemen de luisteraar mee in het leven van zanger Nax, zoals zijn depressie."
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28.09.2019
Live on air @NPO Radio 2 - AVRO TROS Muziekcafé
Saturday 28-09-2019
Doors open 15:30
16:00-18:00, De Vorstin - Hilversum
Or listen to NPO Radio 2 AVRO Tros Muziekcafé on Saturday 28-09-2019 between 16.00-18.00!
27.09.2019
'Drown With Me' released
Last Friday we released our brand-new single 'Looks Like Rain'.
This week: 'Drown With Me', the 2nd track on Elephant.
This entire album is about mental illness, especially (chronic) depression. It's a shout-out to 'the invisibles', the people that struggle, suffer and fight courageously in silence. You know anyone like that? Show them some love! ❤
Pre-order our new album: Elephant (release Oct 25th).
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20.09.2019
First single 'Looks Like Rain' from brand new album 'Elephant' released!
The waiting is over! As of now, each week we will release one new song of our brand new album: ELEPHANT.
This is the first song on this album AND our new single 'Looks Like Rain'.
Elephant will be in stores October 25th.
Till then we'll be featuring a new song each week on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, Apple Music and other digital platforms.
AND for 12 weeks a music video that goes with the song (!). 12 weeks, 12 new songs, by order of the new album. Pre-order links to purchase our new album soon available!
Thanks to each and everyone of you, you have been SO patient! ;)
The waiting is finally over, The New Shining is back!
And yes, the 80's vibe is intended.. ;) Sharing is caring!
13.03.2019
Willing to sponsor or donate for good, sincere music?
Well, we're working like crazy behind the scenes, and our new album Elephant is finished, BUT we're still 5000 euros or so short, money we need to release and promote our new album, to make it all happen and give it a fighting chance.
We're not asking money from you personally, but should you know people or companies willing to sponsor or donate for good, sincere music, please give us a headsup!
We'd love to give them a call or reach out to them (or should you be that person, you could reach out to us). Send an email to nax@thenewshining.com. It's greatly appreciated, thanks! :)