The Thing (rock band)

The Thing
The Thing in 2024
Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres	Rock, garage-rock, alt-rock, psychedelic rock
Years active	2022–present
Members	Zane Acord Jack Bradley Michael Carter Lucas Ebeling
Website	thingthething

The Thing is an American rock band based out of New York City. A four piece band founded in 2022 by childhood friends Zane Acord (bass/vocals), Jack Bradley (guitar), and Michael Carter (guitar), the trio added drummer Lucas Ebeling in 2023. ^[1]

The group's style has been described as "psyche-garage", with a genre defying sound that marries the grit of '90s grunge with a melodic, retro streak echoing the classic rock influence of the '60s and '70s. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

History

Acord, Bradley, and Carter moved to Brooklyn in 2022 and began playing area bars and clubs, becoming fixtures in the local underground scene before releasing their debut LP, Here's The Thing, in April 2023. ^[5]

Following the addition of former jazz drummer Ebeling, the group quit their jobs to focus on recording their second LP, The Thing Is, ahead of a nationwide tour that included breakout festival performances at Boston Calling and Governor's Ball in 2024. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]}

Discography

LPs

• Here's The Thing (2023)
• The Thing Is (2024) ^[11]

Singles

• Midnight (2024) ^[12]
• Dave's TV (2024)
• Above Snakes (2024)

References

1. Cifarelli, David (2024-05-22). "Boston Calling local acts: The Thing shipping up to Boston for first festival". masslive. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
2. Vozick-Levinson, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Christian Hoard, Joseph Hudak, Simon (2025-03-13). "The Best of SXSW Day Two: Billy Woods, Jack's Mannequin, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, and More". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
3. Zanes, Anna. "6 rising artists to know this month". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
4. "Editor's Picks: Week of April 1". Milwaukee Magazine. 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
5. "The Thing Is Brooklyn's Next Export - Modern Frequency | Where Indie Music Lives". modernfrequency.com. 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
6. Bryan, Kate (2024-02-05). "The Thing About The Thing". Extra Chill. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
7. Foster, Liz (2024-06-09). "NYC's 2024 Governors Ball Day Two Recap: Rock's (Definitely) Not Dead". Music Times. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
8. "Variety is the spice of Boston Calling, and Megan Thee Stallion is the spiciest of all - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
9. Alexander, Sean. "After the Show: The Thing". The Spectator. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
10. "The Thing is Making Their Name From Coast to Coast". MUSIC SCENE MEDIA. 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
11. "ALBUM REVIEW – THE THING: THE THING IS". Silent Radio. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
12. McCaul, Molly (2024-01-15). "The Thing count down to doomsday with 'Midnight'". Vanyaland. Retrieved 2025-03-31.