THE THING - NEW YORK PSYCH-GARAGE OUTLAWS, THE THING, RELEASE THEIR SECOND ALBUM

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NEW YORK PSYCH-GARAGE OUTLAWS, THE THING,  RELEASE THEIR SECOND ALBUM THE THING IS — STREAM HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT WITH SOLD OUT HOMETOWN ALBUM RELEASE SHOW — SEE ALL DATES HERE UPCOMING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES AT GOV BALL, BOSTON CALLING AND TREEFORT The Thing Is album artwork [Download] “The group tackles questions of existentialism and creativity, making massive questions of life fit nicely in an earworm.” “Their gritty vocals, guitar riffs, and drum beats might be what we need to end the so-called rock and roll draught of the past few decades.” “The four are clearly top musicians and do-it-yourselfers who know perfectly how to put together a very clever rock song.”

Ripping like all hell broke loose out of Brooklyn, NY, The Thing today releases their sophomore album The Thing Is. In eleven tracks, The Thing takes a firm hold on the reins of their instrumentation, knowing the exact moment to let go and let it fly off the walls. Commanded by lo-fi, gravelly vocals, the 11 tracks are an angst-inciting ride across psych-rock, grunge and Western stylings — Stream.  The band shares, “The name of the record tells it all. Our first record was written all over the place and over several years, but this time around we were committed to do it right. With more time on the road and honing our skills, we felt we could finally capture the sound of The Thing. That is the sound you hear on this record, raw, energetic and live, exactly what the Thing is.” Built up by Zane Acord, Jack Bradley, Michael Carter and Lucas Ebeling, The Thing is on an endless crusade when it comes to achieving the exact sound they’re looking for, religiously indebted to the DIY forefathers who came before. Formed in 2022, The Thing jump started their success once they fell in love with being on the road and fans started experiencing their live shows. Committed to doing everything they can in-house, the band records at their East Williamsburg studio Onion Records, creates their own visuals, and has crafted a visual identity that marries the grit of the 90s with the effortless temptation of the 70s. Prior to the recording of The Thing Is, the band members quit their jobs and gave up their stable homes to commit themselves to being out on the road. Dedicating full faith to the draw of being a band full-time, The Thing knew they couldn’t take this leap with one foot in and the other hanging out.  “To maintain the freshness and creativity, we took less than a month to write and record the album,” the band continues. “We built a recording studio in our manager Joe’s guest house and tracked everything live together, while Jack produced it all in-house. While recording, we implemented a three take per song rule in order to capture the live essence and avoid overthinking the music. We wanted this record to accurately capture the new excitement and freedom we were living in, while also conveying the pent up emotions of grinding in New York City for the past 2+ years to make this dream a reality.”

Press photo by Nicole Miller [Download] Kicking their tour off tonight with a sold out hometown release show at TV EYE, The Thing will be back in their element, playing live music on the road. Snaking their way across the country, into Canada, and back, some tour highlights include stops at Gov Ball, Treefort Music Fest and Boston Calling — see all upcoming tour dates here. 

UPCOMING TOUR DATES  February 2 - New York, NY - TV EYE (album release show) SOLD OUT February 8 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s February 9 - Richmond, VA - The Camel February 10 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Pour House February 14 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl February 15 - Auburn, AL - 1716 February 16 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn February 17 - New Orleans, LA - Santos February 21 - Houston, TX - The Big Top February 22 - Austin, TX - Mohawk February 24 - Oklahoma City, OK - Resonant Head February 28 - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar February 29 - San Diego, CA - WINSTONS March 1 - Los Angeles, CA - Gold Diggers March 2 - Costa Mesa, CA - The Wayfarer March 6 - Morro Bay, CA - The Siren March 7 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst Atrium March 8 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill March 12 - Bend, OR - Volcanic Theatre Pub March 13 - Portland, OR - White Eagle March 14 - Seattle, WA - The Sunset Tavern March 17 - Sun Valley, ID - Sun Valley Resort (free show) March 20 - Boise, ID - Treefort Music Fest March 21 - Salt Lake City, UT - The DLC March 22 - Crested Butte, CO - Public House March 23 - Buena Vista, CO - The Lariat March 24 - Telluride, CO - The Alibi March 28 - Fort Collins, CO - Surfside 7 March 29 - Steamboat Springs, CO - Schmiggity’s Live Music Dance Bar March 30 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre* April 2 - Des Moines, IA - Raccoon Motel April 3 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry April 4 - Milwaukee, WI - The Cooperage April 5 - Appleton, WI - Gibson Music Hall April 6 - Chicago, IL - The Hideout April 10 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom & Tavern April 11 - Detroit, MI - Lager House April 12 - Toronto, ON - The Baby G April 13 - Buffalo, NY - Iron Works May 26 - Boston, MA - Boston Calling June 8 - Flushing Meadows Corona Park, NY - Governors Ball    * supporting Mo Lowda & The Humble + Bright Light Social Hour See all tour info here

Watch the official video for "Midnight" Leading up to the release of The Thing Is, The Thing put out singles and videos for “You’re The One,” “Neptunne” and “Midnight.” “Neptunne” was picked up by Sirius XM’s Alt Nation for Advanced Placement and the singles have seen tremendous playlist support on Spotify’s Fresh Finds, All New Indie, New Noise, Modern Psychedelia and Indie Arrivals, and Apple Music’s New In Rock. The Thing was also on the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Rock last week.  Last year The Thing supported The Beaches, Miel De Montagne, Wine Lips, and more. Paired with their own headline dates, the grand total of shows they played in 2023 surpassed the 100 mark. The band’s track “Dixie Queen” was recently featured in EA Sports’ NHL 2024 Soundtrack alongside Fall Out Boy, Beck and FIDLAR. The Thing Is will arrive in its entirety on February 2, 2024. The Thing Is Tracklist “The Thing Is” “You're The One” "I Wanna Go To The City” “Neptunne” “No Thing” “Wanted War” “Northup 8” “That’s Electric” “In A Garden” “Midnight” “What Is This” ABOUT THE THING The Thing is a four-piece from New York City.  The band originated in high school when Michael Carter, Jack Bradley and Zane Acord bonded over a shared love for rock & roll. Over the years, they honed their craft self-recording and writing songs influenced by 60s pioneers such as The Kinks, Grand Funk Railroad, and artists of the Nuggets compilation. As they progressed in skill and knowledge, the band started to envision a career inspired by the likes of Brian Jonestown Massacre, King Gizzard and The Black Keys. The Thing started playing shows and generating a buzz around New York City in the winter of 2022. Shortly after, the band began touring up and down the East Coast. Their energetic live performances quickly earned the grassroots attention of honest music lovers.  Their debut record Here’s The Thing was released in April 2023. The album is a compilation of songs written throughout the early years of the band. It was self-recorded and produced deep in the hills of Sharon, CT, continued in their Crown Heights apartment, then finished in the band’s East Williamsburg studio, Onion Records. While each environment was set up with humble equipment, the band's commitment for authentic recording and their passion for rock & roll is what makes the album singular. With their new album The Thing Is out in the wild and the addition of Lucas Ebeling on the kit, The Thing is relentlessly touring, recording new music, and breaching the modern world of rock & roll. LONG LIVE THE THING