Florida rock band Gunshine released their second single, “Valentine,” offering fans a taste of their forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 through vnclm_ / Create Music Group.
The album is now available on limited edition vinyl and CD here:
https://gunshine.diggers.store/
The band unveiled the official music video February 14, Valentine's Day
Watch it Below:
While the digital release of Grand Rising arrives later this summer, fans won’t have to wait long to get their hands on the record. Physical copies of the album, including CD and double vinyl editions, alongside exclusive Gunshine merchandise, are available for purchase online at https://gunshine.diggers.store/ The CD and double vinyl will also be sold through the band at upcoming live shows.
"It's the oldest song in my collection and I'm glad it made the cut. The lyrics were written when I was 15 years old," says Jordan Benson. "Austin and I sat down, came up with an arrangement and there it was. The song was written about the kind of relationship I wanted to have, perfectly in love. Regardless of life problems, the love between a couple should always be the easiest."
"Jordan, along with being a great singer, is a great piano player as well. We wanted to showcase that a bit more on this record. When he and I were going through song ideas for the record, he mentioned he had an old idea and played me a rough version of the song with piano and one vocal track. I thought it was really interesting, and had a cool chord progression. I then took it home and put my spin on some melodies, and had fun with the production. I had a vision to pull it into a dramatic, epic 80's kind of vibe adding a Phil Collins inspired drum loop, Boston inspired lead guitar with the use of the Rockman, and many extra vocal layers," adds Austin Ingerman.
"We tracked the whole record, (except "Goth Girl" and "Single Looks Good On You"), in Las Vegas with producer/mixer Chris Collier (Korn, Mick Mars, Whitesnake, Lynchmob). I've been working with Chris for about 9 years now. He's incredibly talented, has a great ear, and adds a heavy hitting production value that makes the songs sonically translate very well."
"'Valentine' was one of the last songs we tracked for the record. When Chris heard the song he really liked it, and further dug into the production. He added a really cool string arrangement, and just made everything sound massive. He also tracked the bass and drums on this song, and mixed and mastered it as well."
"Valentine" is just another example of the depth and diversity of Gunshine.
Hailing from Pensacola, Florida, Gunshine have built a reputation on catchy vocal melodies, clever lyrics, blistering guitar riffs and solos, and a lethal rhythm section. Their sound blends edgy, raw Rock ’n’ Roll attitude with a melodic, Pop-forward sensibility, creating music that hits hard while remaining instantly memorable. Combined with their high-energy, commanding live performances, Gunshine continue to enthrall listeners and prove themselves a force to be reckoned with.
With Grand Rising, Gunshine raise the bar yet again in an exciting evolution of the band. The album takes listeners on a dynamic journey filled with genre-bending twists and turns, shifting moods, and unexpected vibes—all while staying true to the core elements that set Gunshine apart. Featuring 13 tracks, each single-worthy in its own right, Grand Rising is poised to become a modern-day rock classic.
