Mark Smith = Guitar
Michael James = Bass + Guitar
Munaf Rayani = Guitar
Christopher Hrasky = Drums

These four musicians came together in 1999 to form one of the greatest instrumental rock bands in modern history. Their music has been described as passionate, romantic, loud, melodic, powerful, tragic, and beautiful. Austin, Texas is home to many great artists but few of them stir emotions better than Explosions In The Sky! (read more)

Where can I get a copy of the original first album?

Unfortunately only three hundred copies were ever made. Some fans were lucky enough to purchase the two disc LP version during recent tours. The band has just released a remastered version on CD, and it sounds great!

How are you affiliated with the band?

Even though I have interviewed, filmed, and socialized with these fine gentlemen on several occasions, I'm not much more than a very dedicated fan.

What is the Friday NIght Lights Studio Demos?

Explosions recorded twelve songs that did not appear on the official soundtrack for the movie, which have appeared on the internet for download. The length of each track varies from one minute to almost seven. Please do not ask me for a copy or for a site where you can get it.

03.19.08]

It has been almost a year since we updated the site. Many factors have led to my decision to cease operations, but the pages will remain online for those who still care. This has been an enormus labor of love over the years, and I appreciate those who have contributed help and kind words.

[03.23.07]

Ground Control recently did and interview with Chris that you can read online now.

NPR posted a recording of an interview with Munaf and Matthew (Eluvium) along with an entire live performance.

The shows page has been updated with several new dates added, in many cases for cities that had previously sold out.

[01.26.07]

In case of you have not visited the official site in the past few days, the band has announced that they will be performing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on February 20th!

[01.26.07]

Our friend Rich passed along a link to an audio interview that Munaf and Michael did recently for A Slice of the Shiny.

[01.19.07]

A fan named Mike was kind enough to inform us that if you register at the Be The Riottt site you can watch most or all of the EITS performance from last year!