A Personal Encounter with Thus Love and Their Latest Album, All Pleasure
Early 2023, just after the release of their debut album, I had the unforgettable experience of meeting Thus Love in Paris. As someone deeply drawn to the band’s raw, emotive sound, I was both thrilled and a little starstruck. The band’s warmth and approachability quickly dissolved any initial nerves. “Give me a hug!” Echo Mars called out, their joyful enthusiasm setting the tone. Lu Racine followed, and I happily obliged with an embrace. Then, turning to Van OSDOL, I couldn’t help but express, “This band is going to be huge.” Little did I know how prophetic that statement would feel just a few years later.
Today, Thus Love has released All Pleasure, an album that showcases their growth and deepening artistry. With this latest project, they explore new emotional depths and musical landscapes, pulling listeners into a world that’s as vulnerable as it is bold. Their songs pulse with intensity, balancing visceral lyrics with hauntingly beautiful instrumentals, each track building a complex narrative around identity, resilience, and personal discovery.
As a longtime fan—and someone who named their blog after this very band—it’s clear to me that All Pleasure is more than just another album. It’s a pivotal moment for Thus Love, solidifying their position as one of today’s most compelling voices in post-punk. This release not only reaffirms their powerful artistic vision but promises even greater things ahead, drawing listeners into the haunting, introspective spaces that only Thus Love can create.
