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There’s something wonderfully timeless about The Sons of Guns. Their music brims with warmth, sincerity, and the kind of unfiltered joy that only comes from years of playing side by side—literally. Built on brotherhood, family heritage, and a quietly burning passion for making great music, this band doesn’t just chase trends; they chase feeling. And with the release of their EP You Shine the Sun, they’re doing just that—bringing a glow of vintage soul to the modern landscape.
I caught up with the band to talk songwriting, family dynamics, and why their sound might be rooted in the ’70s but their spirit is firmly in the now.
When asked about the first song written for You Shine the Sun, the band’s frontman muses with the relaxed confidence of someone who’s been writing songs since long before streaming counts mattered. “I think it was the title track,” he says, after some thought. “We’ve been recording for a long time, just collecting and creating, and now we’re releasing the songs we really love.” There’s no linear roadmap here—just a feeling. And You Shine the Sun had that feel from the start.
A special note on the EP is the involvement of British singer-songwriter Charlie Winston, who co-wrote the title track. “I’ve been a fan since Hobo,” the band shares, “so when he asked me to write for his last album, it was a dream. We wrote You Shine the Sun with our band in mind. Charlie brought so much precision—he’s meticulous with lyrics. I learned a lot. I’m kind of the opposite!”
That openness to learn, to collaborate, and to remain a student of the craft—even when fronting your own project—is telling of the band’s character. There’s a humility here that doesn’t scream, it hums.
A strong visual quality runs through The Sons of Guns’ lyrics, often conjuring vivid images rather than vague moods. “I think that’s because I have a visual mind,” one of the brothers explains. “I love making films, so the storytelling side just seeps in.” It’s cinematic songwriting, rooted in personal vision rather than polish.
At the heart of it all is family. Not just the kind that shares a surname, but the kind that shares a studio, a jam session, a stage. “We’ve been making music since we were kids,” they say, “so there’s zero inhibition. The ideas just bounce around naturally. It’s a blessing, really.”
That easy collaboration is evident in how they record, too. Songs usually begin as solitary demos before the full band adds their touch. “I tend to write alone at home,” one admits. “Then the guys put their magic on it.” It’s a process that honours both the individual and the collective, echoing the mutual trust that only years of shared history can build.
Their musical heritage stretches far beyond the borders of Europe. “Our Indian family roots definitely influenced us,” they reflect. “Seeing my uncles and cousins play and sing at gatherings taught me how powerful music can be in bringing joy. For a while, I put tablas on everything I recorded!” they laugh.
Over the years, the band has performed in ski resorts, beach towns, and legendary locales. “The most unexpected? Definitely Hollywood. Never thought we’d do that. The wildest? Verbier. Absolute carnage,” they recall with a grin. “Every gig, though, brings a moment where I look around and think, ‘We’ve got something special here.’”
With a sound that draws inspiration from CSNY, Nick Drake, and even Queens of the Stone Age, The Sons of Guns live at the crossroads of melody and message. “If you strip away the production, what they all share is brilliant songwriting,” they note. And while they may flirt with the past, they’re not stuck in it. “I accidentally stumbled into a T. Rex glam-rock obsession while demoing It’s Getting Better—down the sequined platform shoe rabbit hole I went!”
Harmonies are a key part of their DNA. “I’m harmony-obsessed,” they confess. “We’ve even had producers suggest removing them—and we got rid of the producers instead,” they joke. “But we don’t start songs with harmonies. That’s dessert. We save the fun part for last.”
Their studio process is relaxed and open. “It’s a beautiful, funny place to be,” they share. “Anyone with an idea gets heard. No strict rituals—though we do eat far too many sweets.” And there’s still magic in the little moments: “Hearing the mix of Hollywood in my car for the first time—when the chorus vocals came in—I actually got chills.”
Unlike many acts chasing metrics, The Sons of Guns define success on their own terms. “Success to me is happiness. And we’re really happy making music together right now,” they say. “But if we play Glastonbury or get on the radio? Yeah, I’d be reeeeeally happy.”
They’re not done yet—not even close. “We’re planning a full album for October,” they reveal, following a couple more singles. And they’re finally bringing their live act to London. “We’ve all played in the UK before—but never together. We’re planning a launch party. I can’t wait.”
While The Sons of Guns have carved out a beloved presence on the French Riviera live scene—playing everything from beach towns to alpine villages—they’ve still got their sights set on new horizons. “Haha, I wouldn’t go that far,” they laugh when the term “local legend” is brought up. “Maybe Jack Daniel’s the local legend.”
There’s an eagerness in their voice—not of anxious newcomers, but of seasoned musicians finally returning home to show how far they’ve come. Whether they’re jamming under the stars in Verbier or stepping onto a London stage for the first time as a band, there’s a quiet confidence in their journey. This is music that was meant to travel.
And if they could invite anyone—living or gone—into the studio for a day? “Paul McCartney. Because he’s Paul McCartney. Need I say more?”
In a world that often demands spectacle, The Sons of Guns offer something subtler but no less powerful: songs built on trust, melody, memory, and feeling. And if they keep shining the sun the way they do now, it won’t be long before their music lights up a much bigger sky.
