London’s own, Sunshine Makers, return with their new single, The Love We Give, out via Lovetown Records. This marks their first new music since returning from Hollywood this past spring where they recorded at Killion Sound with producer Sergio Rios (Orgone, Say She She, Neal Francis). The track is drenched in lush harmonies and fuzzed bass guitar that drives with a rockin’ groove, drawing from R&B, jazz, funk and 70s West Coast soul influence which contributes to the group’s signature warm vintage sound. At the root of their music, and this single in particular, there is also the clear message of choosing unity and love and projecting those feelings and vibes back into the world. Listen to it here.
Accompanying the single is a music video from the band. Every single from the upcoming album will have its own video and once they are all released, will together create a short film. It serves as an opportunity to showcase each band member and the joy they experience performing for their listeners. Directed by Sean Stanley and Sunshine Makers, each video will promote a message of peace, love, and unity while highlighting a specific band member’s journey to a show, whether that be driving, running, cycling, skateboarding, or otherwise. It’s a fast moving time-lapse from morning until performance on a rooftop in the downtown core in full sunshine. Watch it here.
“The Love We Give promotes the act of giving to recognize the love we have within ourselves, and to project that love back into the world,” share Sunshine Makers. “It is a message for us all to hold hope and keep believing in life. Though the world can feel out of control, we must not forget that we have the control within to choose how we wish to be. If we believe that love will prevail, then it will.”
The single was recorded in April 2026 in North Hollywood with producer Sergio Rios (Orgone, Say She She, Neal Francis) at Killion Sound. The band tracked and played live to analog tape to capture their warm vintage sound while also masterfully capturing the energy of the room which brought the band an incredible amount of joy, as Sergio was the perfect wizard to catch and craft their magic. They used the same recording room, instruments and gear that were used to record Say She She albums Silver and Cut & Rewind, as well as Neal Francis’ Return to Zero, adding to the band’s warm, vintage sound.
“The song and its message bring us joy. As musicians, we are in an intimate relationship with our listeners. The joy imbued in the songs’ message of reciprocity and our performance is our heartfelt contribution to this relationship,” adds the band. “The song is written for the listener. Its intention is to empower, and to encourage people to lead with love in order to manifest a positive outcome in life, overcome self-doubt, and live our fullest potential. Shine a light from within.”
In addition to the new music, Sunshine Makers will also be playing a slew of shows this month and season across Ontario. For a full show listening, see below and for more information, visit sunshinemakersmusic.com, and read more in their BIO.
Stay tuned for more new music as the Sunshine Makers adventure unfolds in the coming months. Adds the band: “The love we give back is what we get back my friends.”
TOUR DATES:
September 9 – Toronto, ON – Dance Cave (with Jembaa Groove)
September 18 – London, ON – London Brewing Co-operative (Peace, Love & Sunshine Festival)
September 24 – Windsor, ON – Meteor (with Dark Dazey)
September 25 & 26 – Toronto, ON – Second Summer Festival
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