Are you yearning to find a brand new rock n’ roll band to sink your teeth into? Well, I have just the band for you.
Recently, a friend of mine introduced me to The Things. A Los Angeles-based Rock N’ Roll band who’ve made their grand debut on May 21st with Vicarious Catharsis. If you know me, you know that I’m always eager to listen to bands that I’ve never heard of and plunge headfirst into their discography. That’s exactly what I did. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed.
Vicarious Catharsis from beginning to end is a 1970s euphoric masterpiece. The Things aren’t the type of band to stick to one genre. They have such an eclectic range that can satisfy the ears of any listener. Their sound is all across the board. It’s 1970s psychedelic rock with hints of blues and funk. Each musician in The Things possesses a unique talent and their artistry truly speaks for itself. Listening to Vicarious Catharsis needs to be done with absolutely no distractions. I suggest that you grab a pair of headphones and allow the music to take you wherever it wants to. Vicarious Catharsis is 60 minutes of musical ecstasy.
Sitting down and chatting with The Things felt like reuniting with long-lost friends. It was loads of fun to pick their brains and get to know the musicians behind the music. In our interview, we discussed Vicarious Catharsis and how it was produced in their custom-built, analog studio, The Skipper Room. Not only do they record their music at The Skipper Room, but they all live there together. The Things have such a close-knit bond, and their passion for what they do is tangible. They live out their day-to-day lives authentically themselves, and they have endless stories that will have you smiling from ear to ear.
If you're dying to know more about these guys, check out the full-length interview above!
P.S. At the end of the interview, get ready to rock out to their stellar performance of She's Got My Number.
I hope that by the end of this, you're in love with The Things almost as much as I am.