There is no definitive Austin sound but Thanks Light sound about as Austin as you can get. The group merges psych, garage, folk and even twang in their music, all while sustaining a casual and carefree atmosphere perfectly suited for daytripping. That’s particularly apparent on their new album Terrifire, which officially drops tomorrow but you’re in luck because we’ve got an exclusive stream of it for you to enjoy today. Terrifire follows in the footsteps of the aptly named Psychonauts, with Michael Frels’ synth work bringing hallucinogenic textures to the background of the songs while Foster Farmer and Paul Wataha provide a disciplined and sharp rhythm section to keep you stable, leaving Zane Ruttenberg to bridge these worlds with his alternately gritty and sweet vocals and subtle guitar work. There’s a dazzling sense of grandeur to Terrifire too, particularly on the Beach Boys meet ELO “Croquet Mallet,” but some of the most splendid moments on Terrifire are its simplest, like the jaunty singalong that is “I’ve Seen Hell.” But don’t take our word for it, investigate Terrifire for yourself below and keep an ear out for updates on shows:
