Canadian Developer Blends Code and Dark Atmosphere in New Solo Project ‘ShameGrin’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Developer Blends Code and Dark Atmosphere in New Solo Project ‘ShameGrin’ PENTICTON, BC – June 5, 2026 – Software developer and iOS app creator Gary Makinson is stepping into music with ShameGrin, a dark alternative rock and atmospheric project that fuses his technical background with raw, introspective songwriting. Operating as a true one-man operation from British Columbia, Makinson handles everything from writing and recording to mixing, artwork, and promotion — often using tools he built himself. ShameGrin serves as the heavier, mood-driven counterpart to his earlier rap-focused releases under the alias G.M. Ryans. The project’s signature sound is on full display in the flagship track “Feel The Undertow” — a haunting piece that layers atmospheric synths, emotional vocals, and cinematic storytelling about survival, depression, and the pull of old patterns. What makes ShameGrin stand out is its fully independent, tech-infused workflow: Makinson uses his own generative visual tools (including the PixelDreamer AI app) to create the project’s moody visuals and promotional assets. “As a developer, I spend my days building structure and logic,” says Makinson. “ShameGrin is where that structure meets the parts of life that don’t follow clean code — the late nights, the heavy thoughts, the things you can’t debug. I wanted to make music that feels like a cyberpunk coding session in the rain: atmospheric, driving, and completely unfiltered.” “Feel The Undertow” and the visual world of ShameGrin are now streaming on YouTube and SoundCloud. Fans can follow the project’s development on Instagram @shamegrin. About ShameGrin ShameGrin is the dark alternative rock and cinematic music project of Canadian developer, musician, and solopreneur Gary Makinson. Based in Penticton, BC, Makinson has spent over a decade building web solutions and independent iOS applications. ShameGrin blends atmospheric soundscapes with honest storytelling about recovery, mental health, and survival. Media Contact Gary Makinson (ShameGrin) Email: gary@shamegrin.com Location: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Website: https://shamegrin.com Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0UHpAQbSQs Instagram: @shamegrin