Bright Like The Sun Offers “White Lights”

Bright Like The Sun share their colossal new single “White Lights” on Stereogum

Sophomore LP “Bright Like The Sun” set for release on April 21st via Sun Sea Sky Productions

San Antonio’s Bright Like The Sun are sharing “White Lights,” the first single from the quintet’s massive new self-titled sophomore record. Due out on April 21st via Sun Sea Sky Productions, Bright Like The Sun create post-rock music with nuance from the crashing waves of guitars to the band’s haunting use of vocals as another instrumental layer and the inclusion of instruments not typically associated with the genre. Their music is epic, dissolving the lines between powerful and meditative, creating something that’s both brains and brawn.

Stereogum premiered “White Lights” noting the finer points and pitfalls of the post-rock genre before claiming “Thankfully, Bright Like The Sun make good post-rock music” before expanding on their thoughts on the single, “a remarkable dedication to form, all sparkling guitars and teetering drums and hopeful build-ups”.

Bright Like The Sun’s Chris Etheredge shared some insight into the song’s writing process:

“A few years back on New Year’s we were all gathered at my place downtown and made our way to the roof of the 4 story loft complex to watch the fireworks. While it was great to have such a beautiful view of the main display, we quickly realized that, being in the center of the city, we were surrounded at all angles by the smaller “home-brew” displays. It was an absolutely magical moment, the frivolity and whimsy that accompanies New Year’s and being surrounded by the beautiful fireworks that so perfectly embody that joy. That’s what that whole song is about, the lyrics and instrumentation and mood are all meant to reflect those feelings.”

Bright Like The Sun carries a great deal of restraint, keeping with a mellow approach to the post-rock spectrum, a beautifully meditative sound that joins together the genre’s slow builds with unique flourishes of Rhodes keyboards, synths, and even the occasional horn accompaniment. Their cinematic sound retains a futuristic quality. Heavily instrumental, Bright Like The Sun are able to manipulate moods with extended passages of serene beauty and gargantuan moments of enveloping sound. With influences ranging from M83 and New Order to The Beach Boys and Cave In, it’s safe to say Bright Like The Sun have a definite diversity to their music.

 

STREAM BRIGHT LIKE THE SUNS’ “WHITE LIGHTS” VIA STEREOGUM:

http://www.stereogum.com/1785318/bright-like-the-sun-white-lights-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/

STREAM/EMBED BRIGHT LIKE THE SUNS’ “WHITE LIGHTS” VIA SOUNDCLOUD:

https://soundcloud.com/sunseasky/bright-like-the-sun-white-lights/s-7HJma

 

UPCOMING SHOWS:

03/18 – Austin, TX – Official SXSW Showcase @ The Hideout Theater (8 pm)

03/28 – El Paso, TX @ Monarch

04/25 – San Antonio, TX @ 502 Bar [Album Release Show]

04/30 – Austin, TX @ Holy Mountain