Ben and Kris, (aka ToferToast and Yellow Shirt Guy), continue their journey through the Pretty Lights galaxy with a deep dive into Constellation 1 of A Trip Thru Time Fantastic.

In Episode 31, they break down the first five tracks of the album, exploring the moments that feel different, fresh, or newly revealed within the official releases. They revisit elements that have already become personal favorites, uncover details they had never noticed before, and share the sounds that continue to reveal themselves with every listen. Sample hunter Kris brings some deep sample discoveries to the table, while Ben fills in the musical layers, connections, and subtle details that even dedicated listeners might have missed. Together, they examine the transitions, vocals, production choices, and sonic elements woven throughout each track.

This partial album review covers:

* The Sun Spreads in our Mind

* Road to the Stars

* Time to Build a Home

* How Can You Lose

* Private Ledge

Join Ben and Kris as they begin breaking down the galaxy one constellation at a time and discovering just how much more there is to hear within A Trip Thru Time Fantastic.

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.

In this episode of Trip Thru Time, Mark Cooley, also known as Shuj Roswell of Super Best Records, joins the show to discuss his recent performance at the Meow Wolf Prismatic Fleet Danceportation event. Mark shares his perspective as both a performer and a dedicated archivist within the Pretty Lights Family, detailing his role in marking setlists and documenting the evolution of the band’s various iterations over the years. The conversation explores the shifting landscape of touring, the transition from working with hired guns to true collaborators, and the unique challenges of creating music during the pandemic. Along with plenty of other Pretty Lights and music scene topics, this episode captures the heart of live performance and the importance of preserving musical memories.

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