Looking Back, Moving Forward

The Sunday Shamans’ latest single, Hey Man, is a rich, textured slice of modern psych-rock that feels both steeped in nostalgia and brimming with forward motion. Recorded at East London’s Bookhouse Studio, a space that’s become a creative home for the band, this track marks the first glimpse of their upcoming 2026 album Together in Past Lives, and it’s clear they’re aiming higher than ever.

Built on a warm bedrock of live instrumentation, Hey Man benefits from the expanded sonic range brought by long-time friend Don, now a permanent member on rhythm guitar. His driving chords intertwine seamlessly with Lawrence and Tom’s melodic sensibilities, while Georgia’s crisp drumming adds a steady, unshakable pulse. The result is a fuller, more dynamic sound, one that pays homage to 60s and 70s psychedelia while echoing the jangly, atmospheric grit of 90s alternative icons like R.E.M.

Thematically, Hey Man taps into that bittersweet tension between nostalgia and progress, the human tendency to look back fondly at the past, even as life urges us forward. It’s conversational, intimate, and emotionally resonant, with a production polish that showcases the band’s growth.

There’s a lived-in warmth here, the kind that comes from a group of musicians who’ve been shaping their sound together for years. If this is just the first chapter of their new album, Hey Man suggests The Sunday Shamans are poised to deliver their most complete and compelling work yet.