London’s UK-Indian dream-pop group [The] Music Of Sound are pleased to unveil their powerful new single ‘Shimmer’, set for release August 7th 2026 via Monochrome Motif Records.
Bringing together generations, cultures and musical backgrounds, [The] Music of Sound has developed a distinctive sound that blends dream pop, electronic music and cinematic song writing.
Comprised of Gen Z musicians Sherin and Elena alongside veteran composer, producer and radio broadcaster Neil March, the trio have drawn comparisons to Beach House, Saint Etienne, Chromatics and Future Islands while carving out a musical identity that defies comparison, and is unmistakably their own.
Originally formed by Neil March for a BBC Introducing performance at Latitude Festival, the band has evolved from their avant-garde and post-classical roots into the immersive electro dream-pop outfit they are today. [The] Music of Sound’s current incarnation began in 2024 when South Indian vocalist Sherin moved to the UK to pursue a career in music after growing up in a culture where opportunities for young women were heavily restricted. Meeting Neil March at London’s ICMP music college proved transformative for her, leading to an endorsement from Arts Council England as an ‘exceptional talent’ for a Global Talent Visa, her appointment as the band’s lead vocalist, which proved to be a pivotal role in shaping the band’s distinctive sound. Together with flautist Elena, the trio create music that explores empathy, identity, anti-fascism and social unity.
Following the acclaim surrounding recent singles ‘Tyche’, ‘Paradigm’ and ‘Ebbw Vale’, ‘Shimmer’ continues the band’s evolution through shimmering dream-pop textures, spacious electronic soundscapes and emotionally resonant songwriting. At its heart, the single delivers a message of hope and unity to an increasingly divided world, celebrating kindness, compassion and resilience over fear and hatred.
Recorded by the band themselves and mastered by Mark L. Beazley (Trace Recordings), ‘Shimmer’ pairs Sherin’s ethereal vocals with Elena’s haunting flute, layered harmonies and Neil’s distinctive piano style, transforming difficult themes into an uplifting and atmospheric anthem.
Speaking on the single, vocalist Sherin says, “We wanted the song to send a clear message of hope and belief in kindness and unity over hate and division. There’s a line that says ‘Cowards victimise / but the brave always are kind’ which sums up how we feel.”
The release marks another milestone in a breakthrough year for the trio, who have surpassed 150,000 streams already this year. [The] Music of Sound has a UK tour planned for November 2026, with details to be announced soon.
Shimmer is due for release August 7th 2026 and will be available on all major streaming platforms.
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