French prog-rock collective HamaSaari is set to release their highly anticipated new album, Pictures, on January 23rd via Klonosphere. Emerging from the ashes of their former project Shuffle, the band has cultivated a sound that is at once massive and delicate, drawing deep inspiration from the atmospheric heights of Pink Floyd and the technical precision of Karnivool. Their latest single and video, “Frames,” featuring guest vocals from Christelle Ratri, serves as a haunting introduction to the album’s thematic core. Nearly three years in the making, Pictures is a fully realized conceptual statement that explores the dimensions of what we choose to frame or conceal, weaving together myths, dreams, and reality into a “stormy ritual” of shifting shades and cinematic movement.
The record expands on the organic, polyrhythmic foundation established in their 2023 debut, Ineffable, letting reverb-soaked guitars and expressive vocals guide the listener through complex emotional landscapes. To support the release, HamaSaari will embark on an extensive European tour throughout the spring and summer of 2026, bringing their emotionally charged live show to clubs and festivals across France, Germany, Spain, and the UK. From the intimate “Frames” to the broader explorations of human belief systems found throughout the LP, the band verifies their status as artisans of modern progressive rock who aren’t afraid to confront the fundamental questions of the human experience. It is a sophisticated, deeply immersive project that feels like a vital step forward for the collective.
HamaSaari – Pictures EU Tour 2026:
- March 12 – Le Mans (FR) – Le Bar’ouf
- March 19 – Lyon (FR) – Rock ’n Eat
- March 21 – Stuttgart (DE) – Club Zentral
- March 22 – Munich (DE) – Substanz
- March 24 – Kronach (DE) – Kulturclub Kronach
- March 27 – Kleve (DE) – Radhaus
- April 10 – Perpignan (FR) – L’Anthropo
- April 11 – Zaragoza (ES) – Sala Creedence
- April 12 – Badalona (ES) – Estraperlo – Club del Ritme
- April 17 – Murcia (ES) – Sala Revólver
- April 18 – Málaga (ES) – ZZ Pub
- April 21 – Coslada (ES) – The RockLab
- April 22 – Ponferrada (ES) – Sala La Vaca
- April 24 – Tolosa (ES) – Bonberenea
- July 4 – Woodbunge Festival (DE)
- July 18 – Prog For Peart – Abingdon (UK)
- July 25 – Rhine Entertainment Festival – Xanten (DE)