Glass Beams is the music project of Indian-Australian multi-instrumentalist and producer Rajan Silva. Silva founded the group in Melbourne, Australia in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The band blends Eastern musical elements with contemporary Western music.[1][2]
Glass Beams | |
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| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Research Records Ninja Tune Records |
| Members |
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| Website | glassbeams |
History
editGlass Beams' debut EP, Mirage, was released in 2021.[1] The follow-up EP, Mahal, released on Ninja Tune on in March 2024,[3] entering at #5 in the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and #13 on the Billboard Jazz Albums.
In all public appearances as a group, the band wears gold bejeweled glass masks.[3][4]
Primarily a drummer, Silva records, produces, and mixes all of Glass Beams' music.[2][1]
Performances
edit- Live at Austin City Limits Festival (13 October 2024, Tito's Handmade Vodka Tent, Austin, Texas)
- Live at Joyland Festival (25 November 2023, Plainsong Live Stage, Jakarta, Indonesia)
- Live at Berlin Urban Spree (June 13, 2023, Berlin, Germany)
- Live at Best Kept Secret 2023 (9 June 2023, Hilvarenbeek, North Brabant, The Netherlands)
- Live at Primavera Sound 2023, "Sala Apolo" (30 May 2023, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)
- Live at Glass Beams at PBS Drive Live, "The Afterglow" (22 February 2023, Collingwood Yards Music Market, Victoria, Australia)[5]
- Live at WOMADelaide 2022, "The World's Festival" (12 March 2022, Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla, Adelaide, Australia)[6]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Mirage |
Released: June 2021
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| Mahal |
Released: March 2024
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References
edit- ^ a b c Tagat, Anurag (December 13, 2023). "Exclusive: Glass Beams Open Up About Indian Roots and 'Mirage'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Fulkar, Spandan (September 2, 2024). "How Glass Beams Revived Charanjit Singh's Legacy". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Reidy, Tess (March 30, 2024). "One to watch: Glass Beams". The Guardian. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "Mysterious Australian instrumental trio Glass Beams make their Chicago debut". Chicago Reader. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Drive Live 2023: Glass Beams on The Afterglow". February 22, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Photo: Archived WOMADelaide stage photo". Retrieved March 29, 2024.
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