 ShamRain
Biography
Chapter I
One gloomy night, October 2000, two Finns come up with the idea of a band playing slow,
dreamlike material. During the winter, some songs are written, and afterwards recorded.
At this point this two man orchestra is forced to grow. They need someone to vocalise
their words scribbled down in distress. Luckily, a suitable interpreter is close to be
found. In Autumn 2001 this trio shuts off in a bunker deep underground, to give birth
to the first ShamRain release. Pieces EP finally sees the light of day in the following February.
Chapter II
In 2002 more songs are written, and a full length album is planned. The orchestra keeps
growing slowly, as their first permanent guitarist joins in. In the beginning of 2003, the
band signs a record deal with the Italian label Watch Me Fall Records. The recordings
of a debut album, Empty World Excursion, take place during the Summer and Autumn. By this
time, the band's music has evolved into a combination of dark melancholic rock and slow,
ethereal elements. EWE is released by WMF in December 2003 and gains a lot of good reviews.
Chapter III
In the following year, the band records a few unused songs written for EWE and The Cure cover song Charlotte Sometimes. 'Charlotte' is
released on a The Cure tribute album titled Other Voices, and some other songs as a 7" vinyl, simply called The ShamRain
EP. The vinyl is released by their own label UTU Music. Also new songs are written during
the Spring and Summer. In Autumn 2004, demo sessions for the 2nd album slowly begin, and
13 new songs get recorded. During the sessions a new guitarist is recruited to
enforce the band. The deal with WMF is dissolved, and a new deal is made with Finnish label Firebox Records.
In December recordings of a new album finally start. The album goes by the working title Shades Of Blue, and will include some
new elements, still being a logical sequel to EWE.
Line-up
Janne Jukarainen - drums
Mikko Kolari - guitars
Kalle Pyyhtinen - guitars
Matti Reinola - keybords,bass guitar
Mika Tauriainen - vocals
Discography
Deeper into the Night MCD (Firebox Records, 2006)
Someplace Else (Firebox Records, 2005)
ShamRain 7" EP (UTU Music, 2004)
Empty World Excursion (Watch Me Fall Records, 2003)
Pieces MCD (self financed, 2002)
Samples
Contact
HOMEPAGE: shamrain.net
E-MAIL: ShamRain |
