Glass Beams is an Australian musical trio from Melbourne, Australia. The band was founded by Rajan Silva in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their debut album 'Mirage' was released in June 2021, and their second album 'Mahal', in March 2024. The band blends synth, rock, psychedelic, electric guitar, and eastern instrumentals. [1] Their on-stage presence is characterized by their Russian-designed bejeweled glass masks.

Glass Beams
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Years active2020 (2020)–present
LabelsResearch Records
Ninja Tune Records
Members
Websiteglassbeams.com

Background edit

The trio formed during the quiet of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Early live performances (reverse chronological order) edit

  • Live at Joyland Festival, (November 25, 2023, Plainsong Live Stage, Jakarta, Indonesia)
  • Live at Berlin Urban Spree, (June 13, 2023, Berlin, Germany)
  • Live at Best Kept Secret 2023, (June 9, 2023, Hilvarenbeek, North Brabant, The Netherlands)
  • Live at Primavera Sound 2023, "Sala Apolo", (May 30, 2023, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)
  • Live at Glass Beams at PBS Drive Live, "The Afterglow", (February 2, 2023, Collingwood Yards Music Market, Victoria, Australia)
  • Live at WOMADelaide 2022, "The World's Festival", (March 12, 2022, Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla, Adelaide, Australia) [2]

Notes edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Exclusive: Glass Beams Speak About Indian Heritage and Magnetic Fields Festival". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Photo: Archived WOMADelaide stage photo". Retrieved March 29, 2024.