After playing in the Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble, 18-year-old Thirstbusters have formed a Pop/Rock band to incorporate a wide variety of influences in their dynamic and emotional sound. Live shows and the debut album take audiences from reflective nostalgia to ecstatic self-empowerment.
Their unique style combines the catchy melodies of a Pop hook with the maturity and dynamics derived from a Jazz sensibility. The debut album Time You Awake has a memorable and recognizable sound, combining a diverse mix of styles.
Some of the songs reflect the lighthearted goal to make great music and have fun. But many of the lyrics include profound philosophical inquiries one may not expect from 18-year-olds regarding the human condition, love, death, emotional restraint, political war, and individual power.