New music from ShitNoise

Coming out of the principality of Monaco, ShitNoise is a noise rock and dance punk band that’s been tearing through the underground music scene. Formed in February 2022, the trio consists of Aleksejs Macions on vocals and guitar, Paul Albouy on drums and Vova Dictor on guitar. Together, they’ve created a gripping sound that combines the aggression of punk with the experimental edge of noise rock and the energy of dance punk.

From their debut EP Shit City to their latest singles, ShitNoise has consistently developed their sonic output, delivering a sound that’s as chaotic as it is thrilling. Their musical journey began with the chance meeting of Aleksejs Macions and Alexandre Michel at the Centre Culturel Prince Jacques in Beausoleil. Their early collaboration led to the recording of their first track, “Hazardous Bitch,” a song that, along with the anti-bullying anthem “Deal With It,” saw the band take their first steps on their musical adventure. This visceral, unfiltered energy was further captured on their debut EP, Shit City, recorded in the spring of 2022, which introduced audiences to their intense, anarchic approach to music.

Following the EP, the band released their debut album, Moments Before Drowning, in April last year, coinciding with Macions’ birthday. The album continued to build ShitNoise’s reputation for delivering high-octane performances and exploring darker themes. Despite lineup changes, including the departure of founding member Alexandre Michel and the addition of Tim Aringazi, the band continued to evolve, experimenting with their sound and exploring the fringes of their shared sonic vision.

Their second album, Good Luck (Welcome To Hell), released in February, marked a shift towards more reflective and personal lyrics. But it’s their upcoming album, I Cocked My Gun And Shot My Best Friend, set to drop next month via Cruel Nature Records, that promises to be their most ambitious work yet. Drawing inspiration from iconic acts like Nirvana, Sonic Youth and the early garage punk style of Gilla Band, this new album is set to channel an even more intense energy, moving beyond their noise rock origins to embrace grungy guitar riffs, metal-infused drumming and a more polished production style.

Ahead of this highly anticipated release and following their recent track called “Brown Morning,” ShitNoise has dropped two new singles, both of which offer exciting windows into the band’s latest chapter. The first of which, “Pleasant Guff,” serves up a grooving grunge sound brimming with gritty guitar riffs, pounding drums and commanding vocal performance. It’s a bold rock punch that delivers a dose of pure musical energy capped by memorable vocal hooks to craft an anthemic sound. Commenting on the track, the band shares, “The song talks about friends who act cool, meanwhile their life is a total mess. This is one of the last songs Tim Aringazi (ex-guitarist) wrote for the band, and one of the first songs written for the record! We told ourselves ‘Alright, we want to make a grunge record. Tim, you got anything?'”

Watch the music video for Pleasant Guff below

“X-Ray Phantom” takes a more melodic approach where smooth vocals glide above splashing drums and crunchy guitars. Bending from softer moments where elegant vocals drift above the subdued arrangement, the ebb and flow sees the song burst to life in the chorus, forming a rousing sound of timeless rock music. “It used to be our least favourite song on the record for a while, but it became one of our favourite songs very quick! It’s just a generic, post-grunge, Nickelback-inspired track. What is it about? Loss. Loss of a loved one,” the band says.

Watch the music video for X-Ray Phantom below