Explosions in the Sky

Electronicpost-rock instrumentalcrescendo-driven compositionmath rock influencedcinematic scoring approach

Explosions In The Sky is an American instrumental post-rock band, which formed in Austin, Texas in 1999. Munaf Rayani, Mark Smith, and Michael James had just moved to Austin from Midland, Texas, and drummer Chris Hrasky had just moved to Austin from Rockford, Illinois. The band quickly gained a reputation for their live shows even amongst other established local bands such as Lift To Experience. They also garnered a small amount of media attention as a result of their second album Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die

Influenced by: Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Lift to Experience, Mogwai, Tortoise

Label:
Temporary Residence
Active:
1999-present
Scene:
Austin, Texas indie
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