MAKENA Release sentimental New Single “SM2099” and announce New EP “Expedition”

Known for being open in expressing vulnerability in their lyrics, Midwest alternative rock outfit Makena are sharing ‘SM2099’, their brand-new single about feeling lost in life, and holding onto hope that we will eventually find our way through it all. ‘SM2099’ is premiering on YouTube channel Dreambound, and released via Famined Records.

Blending vigorous, melodic instrumentation and powerful vocals, Makena’s ‘SM2099’, originally titled ‘Spiderman 2099’ inspired by Miles from Into The Spiderverse, is a hard-hitting force both musically and emotionally. It is about feeling like you have no sense of purpose or direction, yet knowing that this feeling is temporary, because no matter how bad things may get, “we’ll find our way” through it all.

‘SM2099’ is going to be part of Makena’s newest EP, ‘Expedition’, a collection of the band’s experiences and discoveries, out on April 2.

MERCH PRE-ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE: http://faminedrecords.limitedrun.com/categories/makena

With a new take on alternative music, Chicago natives Makena continue to increase their energy with every new release. The quintet are bringing the music scene a unique sound with exquisitely crafted songwriting. Makena is currently made up by the original members; Andrei, Dominic, Richard, Joe, and Steven. The 5 of them had played in previous bands before joining together to create something new and refreshing. Thus, with their lineup completed, the formation of Makena was born.

Their journey began June of 2018 with their debut single, ‘Better Days.’ Better Days managed to generate quite a bit of local buzz after being played on a Chicago Radio Station, Q101.1. Makena then set out to record their first ever EP with Producer Jordon Beal (El Famous, Divide The Fall, Marwood’s Fall). Their debut self-titled EP released on January 1st, 2019, kicking off the New Year with brand new music.The EP release show shortly thereafter at local Chicago venue, Schubas sold out. Alt Renegade said “it was like nothing you’ve ever heard before.”

What followed soon after was a week long East Coast/Midwest tour with a fellow local band, Capital Vices, landing them at an unexpected, impromptu show at a Wendy’s in Knoxville TN. The set was live streamed and the following morning had gone viral amongst the national alternative community.