"Sunwaves" is a mix of new and old ideas, spanning the band's career to this point. This EP is meant to summarize everything between 2015 and 2024 before launching the band into a distinctly new era. This collection of songs is the most unapologetic fulfilment of KOZEN's promise to genre-bend while maintaining a distinctive sound. It includes contributions from most of the historic members of KOZEN, while also introducing Chandelle King (https://www.instagram.com/_chandellaa/) as a new second vocalist—though her tenure with the band ended up being short-lived.

There are two pieces that were written before Kozen even began (Terminal 3, Bestview), an expanded remake and an un-released b-side from the early Swimming To The Stars era (Gazelles, BKBPT2), one song that didn't quite make it onto A Fearful Wonder (Sunwaves), and one song written for this current project (As Wide As Zen).

Released in the summer of 2024, "Sunwaves" is a liberating declaration of individuality, self-discovery, boundless autonomy, and openness to life's experiences. We hope, above all else, that this music makes you feel free, integrated, and fulfilled.

released July 10, 2024

KOZEN: Maxwell Kozen (Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Bass, Sanshin), Chandelle King (Vocals), Jericho Leal (Guitars), Jared Leal (Drums, Percussion)

Alumni & Honorary Members: Jonathan Aristide (Bass on tracks 5, 6), Jeremy John (Bass on tracks 2, 3), Antonia Lawrence (Backing vocals on track 6), Kyron Newbury (Backing vocals, drum loops, and additional guitar on track 2)

GUEST ARTISTS: Sheldon Fernandes of Polarity (Guest guitar solo on BKBPT2), Evin Nazya (Guest vocals on BKBPT2), Shy Musiq (Guest vocals on Gazelles)

Produced by KOZEN Mixed & Mastered by Maxwell Kozen

Additional rhythm guitar reverb processing on Bestview by Siegfried Meier at Beach Road Studios (in 2021).

All lyrics by Maxwell Kozen except Swahili lyrics on "Gazelles" by Shy Musiq and Maxwell Kozen

Cover Art by Jonathan Zboray (IG: @cut.wise)