NYC's The Thing release self-titled album Today via Onion Records

Rewiring and rewriting the state of NYC rock and roll, The Thing today release their third album, the fully analog, self-titled The Thing. Released via the band’s own label, Onion Records, the album has gradually been rolled out since March in a series of thematic A/B-sides. Rounding out the project today, the four-piece releases the final two tracks 'Malört' and 'Irresistible,' now giving listeners the entire journey meant to be listened to in sequential order, loudly.

Last month The Thing wrapped up a momentous, sold-out three-week residency at Night Club 101 in New York City. Due to popular demand, the band added a fourth New York show that will now be their album release party. This follows an extensive European tour of their own earlier this year, along with a slot opening for The Black Keys to a sold-out crowd of 10,000 in Berlin.

What is The Thing? It’s a New York band, sure, but it’s also an ethos. A return to rock and roll’s roots - to garage bands toiling between the family minivans, to groups like The Beatles and their unique alchemy, to tape machines and live band recordings instead of slick studios and myriad songwriters. “We've kind of adapted the ethos of: with restriction comes creativity — old becomes new. And throughout every part of the process that remains true,” says guitarist/vocalist Jack Bradley.

Never is that more apparent than on their self-titled third record. A rough and tumble suite of 12 songs that nods to everyone from The Kinks to The White Stripes, The Thing sounds like old New York revivicated and remixed. “It showcases all of us, all of our different personalities,” says bassist/vocalist Zane Acord. “In The Thing, we’re a collective band. We hang our hats on being a true band — where we all have the spotlight. I think that gives us a different edge.”

On the album release, the band shared: “When you go back and look at classic albums, most bands, especially in the ‘60s and ‘70s, have a self-titled album, and it's usually the coolest and the strongest,” says Bradley. “We felt really proud and wanted to lead with our strongest foot with this album.” And given that the new release is essentially 46 minutes of mind-melting sonic swagger, it’s safe to say they succeeded.

The Thing's self-titled third album The Thing is out now, released 6th August on the band's own Onion Records. The Thing play Baby's All Right in NYC on 15th August before playing their first shows in Australia in October.

The Thing are: Zane Acord (vocals, bass), Jack Bradley (guitar, vocals), Michael Carter (guitar, vocals), and Lucas Ebeling (drums).

LIVE DATES - thingthething.com/tickets

NORTH AMERICA

15 August - Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right

22 August - Amagansett, NY - The Stephen Talkhouse

AUSTRALIA

14 October - Brisbane, Australia - Crowbar

18 October - Melbourne, Australia - The Curtin

The Thing - album track list

1. Above Snakes

2. Dave's TV

3. Family Business

4. Can You Help Me?

5. Mr. Useless

6. The Waltz

7. Alive (The Sword)

8. Holy Water

9. Something To Say

10. Insane

11. Malört

12. Irresistible

About The Thing

Formed in New York City in 2022, the band have since played over 300 shows across North America and Europe. Well recognised for their relentless work ethic, dynamic live shows and staunchly DIY ethos, The Thing are torchbearers of the current NYC scene, and a vanguard of what the city’s rock history means under a modern lens. Reverent of the city's gritty past yet restless to rewrite it, The Thing was self-produced, tracked entirely live to tape, and recorded without a single computer - capturing the band at their most immediate and unfiltered.

The album’s singles so far have showcased a band both resilient and untethered, gaining traction as the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Rock and editorial nods from All New Rock and New Noise, with previous tips from CLASH, Rolling Stone, Alternative Press amongst others, they also recently released a live session with WNXP filmed during a recent trip to Nashville.

The Thing has covered a lot of ground in 2025. Most recently, they wrapped up their momentous, sold-out three-week residency at Night Club 101 in New York City. Due to popular demand, the band added a fourth New York show that will now be their album release party.

Before they triumphantly headed back to their stomping grounds, the band closed out their European tour by opening for The Black Keys in Berlin to a sold out crowd of 10,000 people. While in Europe, they played to ravenous crowds at Freak Valley Fest, Best Kept Secret and Relache Fest. And for the first time ever, the band will be playing shows in Australia including SXSW Sydney. All tour information can be found here.

The Thing are: Zane Acord (vocals, bass), Jack Bradley (guitar, vocals), Michael Carter (guitar, vocals), and Lucas Ebeling (drums).