This Will Destroy You

Formation (2002–2005) in 2009 This Will Destroy You was formed by guitarists Jeremy Galindo and Christopher Royal King, bassist Raymond Brown and drummer Andrew Miller in San Marcos, Texas, before the lineup was finalized by around 2002. Early iterations of the band featured Galindo on vocals and "sounded like Radiohead", After composing their next song "The World Is Our___", the band decided to write instrumental music instead. The band's name originated from a song that was to be called "This Will Destroy You", but this was rejected for being too pretentious. The band found it "hilarious." When asked whether he wished the band had chosen a different name, King said to Rock Sound, "It's supposed to be a little bit obnoxious. There's something about people automatically hating you before you play that's kind of endearing. It gets to the point where it's over-the-top obnoxious. It's an attention-grabber and people will check it out I guess. Even if they hate it." and sold it as a CD-R after their concerts. in keeping with the label's DIY attitude, no written contract was ever signed. In September Lymbyc Systym released Love Your Abuser Remixed, a remix album of their previous record Love Your Abuser. It featured a This Will Destroy You version of the title track, the band's first official remix. The single from the album, "Dustism", was released on their blog on June 25. The band toured Australia, New Zealand and Asia in May–June 2015. In May 2016, a Facebook post announced that Donovan Jones and Alex Bhore had left the band. New Others parts 1 and 2 (2017–2020) They subsequently announced that they would be going on tour with Deafheaven and Emma Ruth Rundle in early 2017. The band announced on their Instagram that they were working on their fifth studio album, New Others Part One, which was released September 28, 2018. New Others Part Two was released on October 16, 2018, after the band had teased the release of new music just hours beforehand. This was with the new lineup including Jesse Kees and Robi Gonzalez. Variations and Rarities, Vespertine Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band had a UK/EU tour planned including an appearance at UK Festival ArcTanGent. On May 1, 2020, the band released a compilation EP, Variations & Rarities: 2004–2019 Vol. I. They released volume 2 on July 3, 2020. On June 9, 2020, the band released Vespertine, a score for Jordan Kahn's 2 Michelin star restaurant of the same name. Founding member Jeremy Galindo formed a side project called The Introvert. ==2024 lineup update==

In a post to social media the band noted some major changes. "Jeremy and Christopher decided to pursue their own creative endeavors, focusing on solo, collaborative and compositional work. Both will continue to honor their roots by touring globally with two distinct lineups of This Will Destroy You. Each will perform different material from the TWDY catalog during their respective tours and shows, and both will release new music under separate project names in the future." ==Musical style and influences==

The band's compositions typically feature a wide dynamic range, combining ambient soundscapes with simple melodies, sustain and distortion. In an interview with the Dallas Observer in 2009, Jeremy Galindo said, "It can be aggravating. I think after this new album comes out, a lot of that is gonna stop. Because this next album is definitely gonna be sounding more like the stuff that we do listen to." The band describe their new sound as being darker and heavier, referring to it as "doomgaze", a portmanteau of doom metal and shoegaze. ==Other projects==

Chris King is a member of the Austin-based ambient band Amasa Gana, who have yet to release an album. They are signed to Light Lodge Records, a label run by King. He also writes ambient electronica music under the moniker Mosh Patrol, under which he has released a split record with Aughra, titled Is There Anyone Else Outside? He currently makes solo music under SYMBOL Jeremy Galindo, along with Magic Bullet Records' Brent Eyestone, runs an independent film studio called We Tried Film. Their first production is set for release in summer 2012. ==Members==

;Current • Jeremy Galindo – guitar (2003–present) • Christopher Royal King – guitar (2003–present) • Robi Gonzalez – drums (2016–present) • Jesse Kees – bass, keys (2016–present) ;Former • Andrew Miller – drums (2003–2009) • Raymond Brown – bass, keyboard (2003–2007) • Donovan "Dono" Jones – bass, keyboards, Rhodes piano (2007–2016) • Alex Bhore – drums (2009–2016) Timeline ==Discography==

Studio albums • Young Mountain (2006) • This Will Destroy You (2008) • Tunnel Blanket (2011) • Another Language (2014) • New Others Part One (2018) • New Others Part Two (2018) • Vespertine (2020) Live albums • Live in Reykjavik, Iceland (2013) EPs • Field Studies (split with Lymbyc Systym) (2009) • Moving on the Edges of Things (2010) • Variations & Rarities: 2004-2019 Vol. I (2020) • Variations & Rarities: 2004-2019 Vol. II (2020) Singles • "Communal Blood" (2010) • "Black Dunes" (2011) • "Their Celebrations" (2013) • "Dustism" (2014) • "Invitation" (2014) • "Kitchen" (2017) • "The Puritan" (2017) • "Escape Angle" (2018) • "Go Away Closer" (2018) • "Shapeless Burst" (2025) Music videos • Mother Opiate (Director: Calvin Sprague) • New Topia (Director: lilfuchs) • Black Dunes (Director: Malcolm Elijah) Compilation appearances • "The World is Our ___" on It Came From The Hills Vol. 1 (2006) • "Threads" on Vice Saves Texas (2008) • "I Believe in Your Victory" on Prom Night (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2008) • "Love Your Abuser (This Will Destroy You remix)" on Love Your Abuser Remixed (2009) • "Untitled" on Wvndrkmmer (2010) • "Their Celebrations" on PEACE (2010) • "The Mighty Rio Grande" on Moneyball (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2011) • "The Mighty Rio Grande" on Earth to Echo (Music from the Motion Picture) (2014) • "Villa Del Refugio" on World War Z soundtrack (2013) • "Paper Cuts" (Nirvana cover) on Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach (2016) ==Notes==