Kasabian Embark On New Era With ‘Hippie Sunshine’

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Leicester rock band Kasabian have dropped their first new release since their 2024 album ‘Happenings‘. The new single, ‘Hippie Sunshine,’ is in preparation for their freshly announced ninth LP. The group has evolved in both their band dynamics and sound since they debuted with their self-titled release in 2004. After over twenty years of music, they still have something unique about them.

Their new track does remind me of the direction that ‘Happenings‘ took. As always, I enjoyed Sergio Pizzorno’s vocals. Since taking on the lead after the departure of long-time member Tom Meighan, he’s managed to carry the band in a direction that both honours their past yet is interesting and refreshing. His vocal style definitely sets them apart from other indie rock bands that are commonly associated with the group.

An Electronic Era

The electronic elements of the new track retain a bright and uplifting sound that they have recently embarked on. Whilst the guitar riff does add an element of grit to the track, it is still a soft and polished sound overall. When comparing this to the likes of ‘Velociraptor!‘ and ‘Underdog‘, it does feel quite mellow in recent times. Having said that, I respect their boldness in not sticking to what a lot of fans prefer.

The distortion, along with the structure of the first half, reminds me somewhat of their single ‘eez-eh‘. I could definitely imagine this new release doing as well commercially as that record did. The bridge with the softer piano element was certainly a surprise that threw me out of this nostalgia.

Kasabian looks set to have a massive year in 2026. They’ve recently announced they will be headlining a slot at Finsbury Park in London. They’ll join a long list of their counterparts who have dominated the same stage, such as Stereophonics and Sam Fender. The remainder of the upcoming album is a mystery. I think if the latest single is anything to go by, fans should expect an infusion of the classic sound alongside a more experimental pop feel.

Kasabian are on Instagram, TikTok, X, and Threads. You can stream their latest single, ‘Hippie Sunshine‘ below and read more news pieces here.

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