Surya Kris Peters has been shaping his own corner of instrumental psychedelic rock for years—first through Samsara Blues Experiment, then under his various solo names like Electric Magic, Fuzz Sagrado, and simply Surya. But with There’s Light In The Distance, released digitally in January 2024 and later as a 300-copy orange/red vinyl through Clostridium Records and Kozmik Artifactz, he reaches a sound he’s openly described as one of the strongest moments of his entire career.
On his personal blog, Peters writes:
“Without doubt now I’ve gotten close to THE sound I’ve wanted to create for a long time.”
That’s not empty self-promotion. The album is focused, atmospheric, and unmistakably his—melodic guitar lines drifting over warm synth beds, gentle rhythmic patterns, and a steady, meditative sense of direction. Peters works alone, recording, mixing, and mastering everything himself, often from his home base in Brazil, where he relocated years ago. This gives the record a unified tone that doesn’t feel constructed—it simply feels lived with.
The Sound & Style
There’s Light In The Distance sits somewhere between psychedelic rock, krautrock, ambient space music, and melodic instrumental rock. Each track leans into repetition and gradual evolution, building atmosphere without forcing crescendos. Peters uses his guitars almost like narrators—phrases returning, shifting slightly, opening into warmer harmonies—while analog keyboards add the cosmic layer that defines much of his work under the Electric Magic banner.
Listeners of Yuri Gagarin, My Sleeping Karma, or even elements of Manuel Göttsching’s Ashra will feel at home here, but Peters isn’t imitating anyone. His music has always leaned toward introspective journeying rather than showmanship, and this album continues that path with calm confidence.
Context & Release Information
The vinyl edition—handled by Clostridium Records (Catalog CR110)—is a beautiful orange/red marbled pressing that collectors gravitated toward quickly. The album also appears across additional official retailers linked through Peters’ Linktree, including Tasty Odds and Elastic Stage, where special-edition CDs are available on demand. That broader distribution gives fans access to physical formats even after the initial pressing sells out.
His Linktree also confirms ongoing activity beyond studio work: live dates under his Fuzz Sagrado project, interviews, blog updates, and his continued involvement in his boutique operations like Electric Magic Records.
A Quiet, Confident Highlight in His Catalogue
What makes There’s Light In The Distance work is its clarity. Peters isn’t trying to surprise anyone—he’s refining a sound he’s been pursuing for over a decade, and this album feels like the place where everything locks in. Smooth transitions, gentle cosmic drift, restrained pacing, and melodies that glow rather than explode.
It’s a record best enjoyed in one sitting, preferably at night, when the subtle movements and warm tones have space to stretch out. Nothing feels rushed. Nothing feels ornamental. It’s a quietly confident album that rewards listeners who want something immersive without noise or theatrics.
Surya Kris Peters has made many strong instrumental psych releases over the years, but There’s Light In The Distance stands among his most complete and balanced works—an album that feels honest, measured, and unmistakably his.
Where to Listen, Buy & Follow
- Bandcamp (Digital Release – Electric Magic):
https://electricmagic.bandcamp.com/album/theres-light-in-the-distance - Clostridium Records – Limited Vinyl Edition:
https://www.clostridiumrecords.com/p/surya-there-s-light-in-the-distance-lpcol - Official Linktree (All Platforms):
https://linktr.ee/fuzzsagrado
