Episode 30 - Fantastic Pretty Lights Album Tour Announcement

Ben is joined by regular guest Kris (aka ToferToast) to dissect the monumental return of Pretty Lights. The wait is officially over as Derek Vincent Smith drops A Trip Thru Time Fantastic—a massive 45 track masterpiece divided into nine distinct constellations, with the first 15 tracks already available for free download and streaming.In this episode, we explore:* The New Album 'A Trip Through Time Fantastic': A deep dive into the surprise multi part release structure and the sonic themes of this long awaited era.* Band Member Changes and Creative Direction: How the live lineup has been deconstructed and reassembled into the evolved Soundship Space Bus project, shifting their collective creative workflow.* The Evolution of Pretty Lights' Sound and Production: An analysis of how the music has matured, blending classic analog sampling with futuristic modular synthesis and live, real time audio manipulation.* Tour Dates and Locations: Full coverage of the newly announced 2026 itinerary, highlighting multi night runs at legendary venues like The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester NY, The Fillmore in New Orleans LA, and the iconic Fox Theater in Oakland CA.