Shineymoon’s Glowing Debut at Dust Brighton

Straight off her flight from Spain, 19-year-old Shineymoon played a beautiful debut show at Dust Brighton on Thursday night. As part of Pool Valley’s Pulse Culture, a monthly lineup celebrating emerging artists, Shineymoon opened the evening with a folk-pop and acoustic storytelling set that captivated the room. 

Wearing black lace gloves and a backless dress, she looked every bit the artist she is: effortlessly cool and completely in her element. There’s something instantly genuine about her presence, the way she interacts, smiles, and connects with the audience. Her aura is exactly what her name suggests: shiny, radiant, and full of warmth that spills into the songs and into the room. 

She introduced the crowd to her first single “The String,” before moving into her latest release “Last Flower Dying,” which showcased her smooth vocals and touching songwriting. The song’s gentle instrumental built to a powerful crescendo as she sang, “At least I’m trying, you won’t see me crying, you will see me fighting,” delivering the line with real passion. 

Alongside her originals, Shineymoon and her band covered Radiohead’s “Karma Police” and Ethel Cain’s “American Teenager.” Both were reimagined beautifully and transformed into something distinctly her own. Taking on iconic tracks like those is no easy feat, but she did it with ease and authenticity. 

She closed the set with “Broken One,” a favourite already racking up over 40,000 streams. It was the perfect way to end the set, leaving the crowd both joyful and curious for what’s next. Watching an artist with so much light and sincerity, Shineymoon’s debut felt like the start of something special. A fantastic first show that sets the stage for an exciting future ahead.