THE MACHINE are back! Another Sun is their 8th album and captures what is arguably the strongest incarnation of THE MACHINE to date. Intricate in groove and rich in dynamic songwriting, the album digs deeper into classic heavy-toned songcraft while leaving ample room for the free-flowing jams that have always been central to the band's identity.
(( ANOTHER SUN ))
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Another Sun will be released on all usual formats LP/CD/streaming/downloads.
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// Europe/ww
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https://www.stickman-records.com/shop/the-machine-another-sun
// North America/UK
https://mailchi.mp/bluesfuneral/the-machine
Music video first single Drop/See
PRESS RELEASE:
Dutch heavy psych and stoner rock trailblazers THE MACHINE have announced the release of their long-awaited eighth studio album, Another Sun, arriving October 2, 2026. The album will be released through Blues Funeral Recordings and the band's own label imprint Awe Records, with Blues Funeral handling North American and UK territories, while Awe Records will oversee the European release in partnership with Stickman Records. A first single from the album is expected to arrive in late July, offering a first taste of the band's next chapter.
For the better part of two decades, THE MACHINE have carved out a reputation as one of the most genre-defying acts to emerge from the European underground. Doused in space and soaked in riffs, the power trio of David Eering (guitar/vocals), Chris Both (bass) and Klaas Dijkstra (drums) has continually redefined its sound, balancing a deep-rooted love for stoner rock with excursions into heavy psych, progressive rock, doom, '90s alternative and expansive space rock. As one of the frontrunners of Europe's second wave of stoner and heavy psych, the band established an early landmark with the now cult-classic Solar Corona before continuing to evolve with every release that followed.
Eering: “Another Sun is an important milestone to me personally, after a couple of years with (apparent) reduced activity of the band – it‘s the first record with this great lineup and the first one that I recorded at my own place Evolver Studio. Without the intention to do so, I think we managed to honor a more old school The Machine vibe while also stepping into the future. Can’t wait for this one to be released and to play shows in support of it.”
Recorded in the fall of 2025 at Evolver Studio, Eering's newly built recording facility in Dordrecht, Another Sun captures what is arguably the strongest incarnation of THE MACHINE to date. Intricate in groove and rich in dynamic songwriting, the album digs deeper into classic heavy-toned songcraft while leaving ample room for the free-flowing jams that have always been central to the band's identity. Rather than reinventing themselves, THE MACHINE sharpen their unmistakable sonic fingerprint, reconnecting with the freeform spirit of their early work through a modern lens. They took their time to mature, only to return stronger, heavier and more inspired than ever.
Already announced with a surprise full-album performance at this year's Roadburn Festival, Another Sunsignals the beginning of a new chapter for THE MACHINE. After nearly two decades as one of Europe's most consistently adventurous heavy rock bands, the trio now steps onto a broader international stage, reaffirming their place alongside legendary Dutch acts like 35007, Beaver and 7Zuma7, while finally bringing their expansive blend of stoner rock, heavy psych and space-driven grooves to a much wider audience.
Another Sun Tracklist:
1. Drop/See
2. Evolver
3. In Search of Yellow
4. Swallow the Sun
5. Echo Through
THE MACHINE is:
David Eering: Guitars, vocals, sitar, synthesizers, theremin, percussion
Chris Both: Bass guitar
Klaas Dijkstra: Drums, Percussion
ABOUT
From left to right: Klaas Dijkstra, David Eering, Chris Both
Photo credit: David Eering
Doused in space, soaked in riffs. THE MACHINE are a Dutch power trio – guitarist/vocalist David Eering, bassist Chris Both and drummer Klaas Dijkstra — and for the better part of two decades, one of the most genre-bending, perpetually evolving acts the European underground scene has produced.
Rooted in the raw energy of stoner rock, they have been redefining their craft by balancing the band’s affection for loud riffs with an adventurous spirit that has seen them venture into heavy psych, ‘90s alt-rock, prog, doom, space and beyond. THE MACHINE were one of the frontrunners of the 2nd wave of the European stoner and heavy psych scene while still in their early 20s – with 2009’s sought after cult classic Solar Corona an early landmark – and while the band’s presence has varied over the years, their core drive never wavered. Now, with the eighth album Another Sun arriving in October 2026, the band announces their return in familiar fashion: a surprise performance at the prestigious Roadburn Festival this year – a place deeply woven into the band’s history – delivering Another Sun front to back, served notice to the heavy underground that a new cycle is on its way.
The current lineup — drummer Klaas Dijkstra making his assured studio debut — is the most potent incarnation of the band yet. Another Sun was recorded in Fall 2025 at Evolver Studio, Eering's own newly built recording facility in Dordrecht. Intricate in groove, the album digs deeper into classic heavy-toned songcraft while leaving purposeful, allotted space for the jams that have always been at THE MACHINE's core. With Eering still at the helm as the driving force since day one, the trio’s sonic identity has not changed – only sharpened, and on Another Sun, reconnected with the freeform spirit of their earlier catalog through a modern lens. They took their time to mature, only to return stronger and more eager than ever before.
Onward and upward!
Discography
2026 – Another Sun [Awe Records/Stickman Records & Blues Funeral Recordings]
2023 – Wave Cannon [Majestic Mountain Records]
2018 – Faceshift [Awe Records]
2015 – Offblast! [Elektrohasch Records]
2013 – The Machine & Sungrazer SPLIT [Elektrohasch Records]
2012 – Calmer Than You Are [Elektrohasch Records]
2010 – Drie [Elektrohasch Records]
2009 – Solar Corona [Nasoni Records]
2007 – Shadow of the Machine [independent release]
(((Drop/See)))
New single of upcoming album Another Sun
MUSIC
Doused in space and soaked in riffs reverberates Wave Cannon, the new album of THE MACHINE. With a reinvigorated sense of purpose, the Dutch power trio re-introduce themselves on their 7th full-length. Having found a Read more
Doused in space and soaked in riffs reverberates Wave Cannon, the new album of THE MACHINE. With a reinvigorated sense of purpose, the Dutch power trio re-introduce themselves on their 7th full-length. Having found a like-minded partner in Swedish indie label Majestic Mountain Records, the band inked a deal for the physical and digital release of Wave Cannon.
Sustaining the band’s ongoing sonic development with every release since their inception in 2007, Wave Cannon sees THE MACHINE take a step back from their noise rock influenced approach of 2018’s Faceshift. Taking cues from the heavier side of shoegaze while simultaneously reconnecting with their spaced out past, the six diverse tracks on Wave Cannon have a lot to offer to both a new audience and fans of the band’s heavy psych side of earlier years. THE MACHINE are not falling back on the lengthy instrumental jams of underground darling Solar Corona (2009) though; there’s still a prominent focus on crafting songs, a process that began with 2012’s Calmer Than You Are. At the core of Wave Cannon are pop songs disguised in fuzzy feedback.
Wave Cannon is the trio’s first outing with bass player Chris Both and his skillful presence is immediately felt, contributing a refreshing and powerful swagger to the rhythm section. The trademark thick and punishing guitar riffs are still there, but the more prominent bass work offers frontman David Eering the chance to indulge in his experimental effect pedals space-gymnastics. An increased attention to song structures, vocal melodies and more intricate guitar parts completes the building blocks on which Wave Cannon was constructed.
With the band’s own Eering also at the helm as the album’s producer and recording engineer, the bulk of the album was recorded during the summer period of 2021 at the same large attic where all other previous THE MACHINE albums were recorded. Vocals and additional overdubs were recorded in the live music club (annex the band’s rehearsal space) at local venue Elektra and David’s home studio late 2021/early 2022.
The final touch needed to match the band’s vision, so THE MACHINE approached fellow Dutchman, sonic wizard and legendary producer Pieter Kloos (Motorpsycho, 35007, The Devil’s Blood, DOOL) to take care of mastering. As a final result of this combined effort, the band never sounded as clear as they do on Wave Cannon.
Although still featured on Wave Cannon, original drummer Davy Boogaard left the band before the album release. He was replaced by Klaas Dijkstra, who will be sitting behind the kit on a permanent basis as of 2023.
Sustaining the band’s ongoing sonic development with every release since their inception in 2007, Wave Cannon sees THE MACHINE take a step back from their noise rock influenced approach of 2018’s Faceshift. Taking cues from the heavier side of shoegaze while simultaneously reconnecting with their spaced out past, the six diverse tracks on Wave Cannon have a lot to offer to both a new audience and fans of the band’s heavy psych side of earlier years. THE MACHINE are not falling back on the lengthy instrumental jams of underground darling Solar Corona (2009) though; there’s still a prominent focus on crafting songs, a process that began with 2012’s Calmer Than You Are. At the core of Wave Cannon are pop songs disguised in fuzzy feedback.
Wave Cannon is the trio’s first outing with bass player Chris Both and his skillful presence is immediately felt, contributing a refreshing and powerful swagger to the rhythm section. The trademark thick and punishing guitar riffs are still there, but the more prominent bass work offers frontman David Eering the chance to indulge in his experimental effect pedals space-gymnastics. An increased attention to song structures, vocal melodies and more intricate guitar parts completes the building blocks on which Wave Cannon was constructed.
With the band’s own Eering also at the helm as the album’s producer and recording engineer, the bulk of the album was recorded during the summer period of 2021 at the same large attic where all other previous THE MACHINE albums were recorded. Vocals and additional overdubs were recorded in the live music club (annex the band’s rehearsal space) at local venue Elektra and David’s home studio late 2021/early 2022.
The final touch needed to match the band’s vision, so THE MACHINE approached fellow Dutchman, sonic wizard and legendary producer Pieter Kloos (Motorpsycho, 35007, The Devil’s Blood, DOOL) to take care of mastering. As a final result of this combined effort, the band never sounded as clear as they do on Wave Cannon.
Although still featured on Wave Cannon, original drummer Davy Boogaard left the band before the album release. He was replaced by Klaas Dijkstra, who will be sitting behind the kit on a permanent basis as of 2023.
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Reversion 6:040:00/6:04
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Genau or Never 6:150:00/6:15
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Glider 6:130:00/6:13
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Ride On Crash Kick 3:350:00/3:35
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0:00/12:37
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Wave Cannon 7:110:00/7:11
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Chrysalis (J.A.M.) 16:250:00/16:25
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Dry End 3:050:00/3:05
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Coda Sun 5:340:00/5:34
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Gamma 6:480:00/6:48
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Off Course 6:360:00/6:36
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Come To Light 12:110:00/12:11
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Pyro 5:060:00/5:06
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Sunbow 9:150:00/9:15
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Medulla 6:000:00/6:00
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Aurora 3:290:00/3:29
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Tsiolkovsky's Budget 15:500:00/15:50
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Paradox 1:550:00/1:55
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First Unique Prime 17:580:00/17:58
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Jam no. Psi 19:500:00/19:50
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Solar Corona 9:550:00/9:55
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X. 2:470:00/2:47
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Caterpillar's Mushroom 14:410:00/14:41
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Interstellar Medium 4:200:00/4:20
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Jam no. Phi 11:110:00/11:11
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Infinite 6:220:00/6:22
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Moons of Neptune 17:030:00/17:03
This is the 2016 vinyl release edition. The original 2007 mixes were remastered for this 2LP.
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Miracles 5:230:00/5:23
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Mountain 6 5:520:00/5:52
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Jam No. Pi 9:480:00/9:48
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Telescope 6:440:00/6:44
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Servus de Apparatus 12:180:00/12:18
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Deserted Experiences 7:430:00/7:43
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Black Snake 6:100:00/6:10