Brighter Suns - "Crossing Lines"

Better break out your favorite shades when you listen to the new material being released by the luminous alternative indie trio, Brighter Suns.
Otherwise, you just might get blinded by the killer musicianship and clever lyricism of this highly original band. If you enjoy tightly crafted progressive rock that delivers an irresistible groove, addictive melodies and thoughtful social commentary, get ready to crank it up.

Led by seasoned keyboardist, composer and vocalist Ken Barsky, Brighter Suns features groove doctor Scott Wild on drums and percussion, and soulful bassist and guitarist Paul Britt. The rebranded trio – whose meticulous song-writing chops got polished to a mirror finish thanks to a time of isolation during the Pandemic – has collaborated over the years to deliver an explosion of memorable new material.

Capturing the unique expression of each player’s live performance is a signature sound of the band. And it does so while drawing from a wide spectrum of influences including King Crimson, Steely Dan, Tears for Fears, The Police and The Cure — without being imitative or derivative.”
When asked what’s different about Brighter Suns, Barsky explains, “We take every strong song idea and infuse the energy and excitement of a live performance feel to each recorded tune. And as rhythm instrument players at heart, we emphasize groove, which for us, is always as important as lyrics and melodies.”

This band will take you on mind-bending rhythmic adventures that occasionally push the time signature envelope – while remaining easily accessible to a wide range of music lovers.
Brighter Suns will release their newly minted catalog of original material through a song-by-song rollout, starting with a 9/30 release of the catchy yet haunting tune Gee-Lane; a clever exploration of the unspeakable whims of the ultra-rich, crafted with a feather touch that delivers an absolute knockout.

So strap in and get ready for the explosive debut of Brighter Suns.

“Crossing Lines” the debut single, is a statement on the political and cultural divisions of the day and the excessive lengths people go to stay aligned with their side. It’s a strong straight-ahead groove that speaks sarcastically to the current discord in our discourse. The song implicitly questions why it is so hard to cross the lines that separate us.