{"title":"Glass Beams","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Glass Beams\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlass Beams formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2018 around Rajan Silva. The band performs as a three-piece, all members wearing elaborate beaded masks that obscure their faces - Silva has described the masks as drawing on his Indian heritage and the broader anonymity-focused project aesthetic. They signed with Ninja Tune for Mahal (2024) following the cult success of the Mirage EP (2021) and the addition of a global touring schedule across 2023-2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlass Beams' sound combines psychedelic rock, instrumental rock, krautrock, Afro-funk, raga rock, and global psych with extensive integration of Indian musical influences, hypnotic groove-oriented arrangements, and atmospheric textures. Their work bridges contemporary instrumental rock with global music traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirage EP (2021, self-released)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahal (2024, Ninja Tune)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNinja Tune pressings of Mahal have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Glass Beams typically start with Mahal (2024) or Mirage (2021). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/psych-garage-vinyl-records\"\u003ePsych \u0026amp; Garage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glass-beams-mahal-cassette-soft-pack","title":"Mahal CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlass Beams much loved Mahal EP from last year has been reissued as a limited edition cassette format, backed with the EP tracks performed as a live session.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540762439863,"sku":"210000100280","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/mahall.jpg?v=1781154176"},{"product_id":"glass-beams-mahaal-vinyl","title":"Mahaal LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 8\/2\/24 Serpentine, psychedelic-tinged tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540833611959,"sku":"210000090706","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4352106-3195381.jpg?v=1781154429"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/glass-beams.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}