New Release: Pleasure’s All Yours by Ultra Lights

Singer-songwriter John Robinson is carving his name into the Atlanta music scene. Ultra Lights have unleashed their debut LP Pleasure’s All Yours, and let me tell you, this record absolutely rips. It’s a bold new arrival for 2026, and future fans are in for a wild surprise.

Leela Hoehn joins the ride on guitar and vocals, Alex Wharton brings the bass and harmonies, and Gus Fernandez powers the drums. Together, this foursome storms through their debut with raw, unfiltered energy.

After the title track explodes onto the scene, “Good Enough” turns up the temperature, channeling the raw energy of The Strokes. Sure, you might catch echoes of Pavement and Pixies, but Ultra Lights blaze their own trail with a sound that refuses to be tamed.

On the first single “Bad Feeling,” Robinson sounds fed up as he belts, “Well, it’s a pretty nice day for a kick in the face / And if you like it so much you should take my place.” Hard pass. This track is a jolt to the senses, but make no mistake: Ultra Lights are no copycats. Their clever wordplay and relentless guitars carve out a sound that is unmistakably their own.

Dropped last November, “Just Like You Want” offers a glimpse of the band’s future with its pulsing bass and driving drums. “Nightmares” lands a post-punk blow, with Robinson’s voice steering the story from start to finish.

Already earning a spot on Stereogum’s Bands to Watch list, these Southern upstarts know exactly what they’re after and how to grab it: razor-sharp lyrics, wild fuzzy guitars, and hooks that refuse to let go. Honestly, I’ve run through it ten times and still crave more.

Taken as a whole, Pleasure’s All Yours is a tight-knit set of fresh tracks that most bands only dream of pulling off years into their careers. The Lights sound locked in from the jump. Even when Robinson drops lines like, “I’ve got Botox in my balls / I really don’t care anymore” on “What’s Wrong,” a wry take on aging and loss of youth, the band keeps things sharp. The finale, “Got Damage,” refuses to let the energy dip, closing the album on a high. Not a single dud in the bunch.

Don’t miss this one. For more info on music and shows, visit the Ultra Lights Bandcamp page.

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