LISTEN: Beau Lucas Creates Hypnotic Psychedelic Rock On “My Racing Thoughts”

In the aftermath of a serious accident and subsequent long recovery, Beau Lucas suddenly found himself with an irresistible urge to write music. He tells us a portal was opened for the divine to flow in, allowing him to tap into an endless well of creativity. He has been flourishing as an artist ever since, revealing new layers of exploration and introspection with every new release. Embedded in the DNA of Lucas’ music, listeners can hear the past, present, and, most importantly, the future of psychedelia. He has much to say about spiritual awareness, his poetic lyrics delving into the quest for self-realization, connection, and wisdom. The message is delivered through a prism of wildly adventurous production, exotic instrumentation, and ear-worm hooks, balancing out his eclectic tastes with a knack for undeniably catchy melodies.

Lucas’ early releases have been rapturously received in the psych-rock community. Praised by Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes and countless in-the-know indie blogs, he seems to be the ideal artist to lead the genre into a new era. His newest tracks blend elements of shoegaze and indie-pop, resulting in the most compelling music of his burgeoning career. Driven by his relentless desire to explore the depths of our minds, Lucas is poised to be a leading figure in psychedelic rock for years to come.

Through an unwavering passion for the history of psychedelic rock, Lucas is able to put a refreshing take on the historic genre on “My Racing Thoughts.” What starts as a slow-burning guitar ballad quickly transforms into an up-tempo tune with lush vocals and infectious guitar work. The structure of this single allows Lucas’ approach to the tropes of the genre to feel enlarged, allowing each lofty concept to unfurl into warping theatrics. Miraculously, the hushed vocals and dense textures are still able to sound complete and epic, employing just enough ambiance to keep things feeling psychedelic and loose. At the same time, a tight guitar prowess holds everything together. “My Racing Thoughts” is a nostalgic journey through the history of psych-rock while Lucas implements his unique songwriting perspective to keep things fresh and enticing. 

“Love Everyone Unconditionally, and you’ll find there will be no more partisanship,” explains Lucas.