Starbenders released new album 'The Beast Goes On' • GRIMM Gent

STARBENDERS returned with their boldest statement yet, “The Beast Goes On”; an album that fuses shimmering synth-rock, moody alt-pop, and raw, cinematic energy. To celebrate the album’s release, the band have shared a stunning, fiendish new music video for the title track.

“The Beast Goes On” sees the band lean into vivid imagery and emotional themes with bold storytelling. Front woman Kimi Shelter often starts songs as raw skeletons and builds them into living pieces with the band; they embrace creative freedom over constraints and let songs evolve organically.

With haunting hooks, infectious melodies, and lyrics that confront love, loss, and reinvention, STARBENDERS create a soundscape that’s both intimate and larger than life. This record isn’t just music, it’s a mood, a movement and a relentless ride that proves STARBENDERS continue to push boundaries and command attention.

Speaking about the album release, vocalist Kimi Shelter shares:

“The Beast Goes On is a statement of resilience and devotion. It’s deeply personal because this full length marks the first official body of work introducing our drummer, Qi Wei. She brought a beautiful energy and fire into STARBENDERS, and that transformation is woven throughout the album.”

Speaking about the new music video, she adds:

“The music video for ‘The Beast Goes On’ is the work of Nashville based director Hannah Gray Hall. She’s amazing and we love working with her. To me, it’s about energetic exchange and the invocation of something bigger than yourself. It isn’t about sacrifice, it’s about transformation. The story lives in that space between beauty and the beast, and the idea that both exist inside us all”

Stream/Buy ‘The Beast Goes On’ here!

“The Beast Goes On” tracklisting:

1. The Beast Goes On
2. Nothing Ever Changes
3. Chantilly Boy
4. Cold Silver
5. Forever Mine
6. hello goodbye
7. Tokyo
8. Saturday
9. Summon My Heart
10. Somebody Else
11. To Be Alright
12. June
13. 21st Century Digital Boy

Later this year, STARBENDERS will return to the UK and Europe. They’ll be bringing their electric headline show to thirty-two cities across the continent, giving fans their first taste of the new album up close and personal. Tickets for the tour are on sale now and can be found here. See below for a full list of dates.

STARBENDERS fuse glam-soaked swagger with dark, modern rock, creating a sound that’s equal parts seductive and dangerous. Built on towering riffs, hypnotic melodies, and cinematic atmosphere, their music thrives in the tension between grit and gloss. With fearless visuals and high energy performances, STARBENDERS bend classic rock influence into something sharp, urgent, and entirely their own.

Their music has earned major playlist support, radio airplay, and press recognition for its fearless energy and visual forward aesthetic. Equally respected for their live performances, the band has shared stages with notable artists across the rock spectrum, solidifying their reputation as a must see act. As they enter their next era, the band stands as a testament to creative independence, hard earned momentum, and rock music that refuses to play it safe.