Dustin Kensrue

Desert Dreaming

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“Death Valley Honeymoon” out now 
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Dustin Kensure was still a teenager when he formed Thrice, the dynamic and multifaceted rock band who have been bending and blending genres for the past quarter century. Before the group&#39;s touring schedule took him around the world, he spent his childhood in Southern California, regularly heading into the desert to visit his paternal grandparents in Palm Springs. While there, he would wander for hours through the rocky hills and sandy washes near their home, and the landscape, colors, and stories of that sun-baked wilderness left a lasting impression.

Decades later, Kensure summons the spirit of the American southwest with his third original studio solo album, the evocative and eclectic Desert Dreaming. It&#39;s a transportive album that blurs the lines between genre and geography, balancing the influence of old-school country western icons like Marty Robbins and Gene Autry with the sharp songwriting of a modern musician who&#39;s spent 25 years on the road, onstage, and in the writing room. Kensure approaches these songs like a western novelist, filling them with details of the desert—the sound of coyotes howling in the distance, the smell of sage and lilac in the dry wind, the lure of hidden treasure in the hills—and punctuating the recordings with pedal steel guitar, train beats, and the strongest melodies of his career.

Beast - 1 of 3

Gerard and Dustin teamed up to create an eclectic Halloween playlist just for you. Be sure to listen to episode 5 of the Carry the Fire Podcast featuring a Gerard Way which drops Oct 28th! Episodes 1-4, plus a bonus episode, are available now on Spotify!

Carry the Fire Podcast Presents: Gerard Way & Dustin Kensrue's Collaborative Halloween Playlist

Hey everyone! Here’s a playlist I made of some of the influences for my upcoming record &quot;Desert Dreaming.&quot;  There’s 60 songs, old and new, with no repeating artists. Enjoy! (Just saw that George Jones snuck in there twice. 🤷‍♂️)

Desert Dreaming Inspiration

Original tracks and covers from my upcoming live album, Thoughts That Float On A Different Blood, out March 18th: <a href="http://www.dustinkensrue.com">dustinkensrue.com</a>

Thoughts That Float On A Different Blood: Originals & Covers

Dustin Kensrue and Jamie Tworkowski team up to bring you a playlist full of songs to help you keep going, to hold on, to find that one glimpse of light in the darkness.

Hold Fast Hope

Bedlam - 3 of 3

To celebrate Propaganda&#x27;s upcoming appearance on the Carry the Fire Podcast, DK selected some of his favorite hip-hop and Prop picked a few of his favorite rock songs.

Dustin Kensrue and Propaganda Collaborative Playlist

Dustin Kensrue's Valentine's Day Playlist

Beauty - 2 of 3

New album Desert Dreaming out now: https://DustinKensrue.lnk.to/DesertDreaming


his voice is cathartic to me like no other voice. when he sings these words, it truly feels like he&#39;s lived them.

his voice is cathartic to me like no other voice. when he sings these words, it truly feels like he's lived them.

Straight up the best version of the song.

So cool that the right interpretation can change your opinion of a song. You&#39;re the best, DK.

So cool that the right interpretation can change your opinion of a song. You're the best, DK.

This is way better than the original. Any song Dustin covers takes on a whole new meaning and depth. Beautiful.

Proof that delivery can change a song. I remember being lucky enough to hear this in Nashville, years ago, and was as amazing then as in this moment.

Proof that delivery can change a song.
I remember being lucky enough to hear this in Nashville, years ago, and was as amazing then as in this moment.

ive actually always enjoyed the lyrics and writing of this song (the original) but its nice to hear it with a little raw depth and grit.

I saw Dustin performe this live! he always does an awesome jobs with covers! 💛

Getting married to this song today! Thanks for writing something so beautiful, Dustin.

You are a sight for aching eyes A river for my thirst When all the world is harsh and dry Wasted by the curse All words seem beggardly and poor Then set to sing your grace What could I&#39;ve know of love before My eyes had seen your face My love how beautiful you are My love is ever where you are I know you fear the wounds of time The wondering feet of crows But I am yours and you are mine And none but me could know How all of you enraptures me &#39;Til I can look away I pray that I will live to see You wear a crown of gray My love how beautiful you are My love is ever where you are And when you kiss me I am lost, or is it that I&#39;m found? My feet send roots beneath the rocks To fix me to the ground never to float away again A captive to the tide No more to wonder in the wind without you by my side My love how beautiful you are My love is ever where you are

You are a sight for aching eyes
A river for my thirst
When all the world is harsh and dry
Wasted by the curse
All words seem beggardly and poor
Then set to sing your grace
What could I've know of love before
My eyes had seen your face
My love how beautiful you are
My love is ever where you are
I know you fear the wounds of time
The wondering feet of crows
But I am yours and you are mine
And none but me could know
How all of you enraptures me
'Til I can look away
I pray that I will live to see
You wear a crown of gray
My love how beautiful you are
My love is ever where you are
And when you kiss me I am lost, or is it that I'm found?
My feet send roots beneath the rocks
To fix me to the ground never to float away again
A captive to the tide
No more to wonder in the wind without you by my side
My love how beautiful you are
My love is ever where you are

This was one of the few of my favorite songs that my wife enjoyed. It quickly became our song. She would often ask he to sing it for her. She passed away two weeks ago, and my best friend did me the honor of singing it at the funeral. She battled crippling illness for many years, and unfortunately I never got to see her wear the crown of grey, but we cherished the 3 years of closeness we shared. I will miss her forever.

My wife walked down the aisle to this song. Too good.

I think Dustin kensrue may be the only human alive that ever made Christianity look cool

I don&#39;t care what this man puts out I bought everything since the early Thrice days to now. I&#39;ve grown with each masterpiece. While we don&#39;t agree on the religious stuff, he&#39;s hands down the best lyricist I know and the voice to match. Keep it up!

I don't care what this man puts out I bought everything since the early Thrice days to now. I've grown with each masterpiece. While we don't agree on the religious stuff, he's hands down the best lyricist I know and the voice to match. Keep it up!

How is there thumbs down on this...? This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard!

Dustin, your music makes me a better human being.. Thanks

This song is without a doubt the most beautiful love song written. I proposed to my wife with this song  almost 3 years ago. I&#39;m glad so see it finally is getting released. 

This song is without a doubt the most beautiful love song written. I proposed to my wife with this song  almost 3 years ago. I'm glad so see it finally is getting released. 

Will dance to this at my wedding. Thank you Dustin. For all the great music you have given us over all these years. 

Much as I like the original, Dustin&#39;s version just gave me a whole new level of goosebumps.

Much as I like the original, Dustin's version just gave me a whole new level of goosebumps.

That 10 second scream at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy2XA5FseNI&amp;t=179">2:59</a>, so nice :)

That 10 second scream at 2:59, so nice :)

Chills... just chills. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy2XA5FseNI&amp;t=180">3:00</a>

This whole album is amazing. Please never stop making music Dustin.

I love this song so much! Over the years I have heard so many versions/covers of this song and just listening to this and signing it....makes me cry. The words are beautifully written by the band Radiohead! And Dustin Kensrue singing it makes me cry and just gives me so much empowerment. Sorry, for my rambling.

One of my favorites to play on guitar! Brings tears to my eyes. I&#39;m obsessed with your voice and musical skills!

One of my favorites to play on guitar! Brings tears to my eyes. I'm obsessed with your voice and musical skills!

Iv met this man he’s just a man but the most talented person I have ever seen. I idolize everything Iv seen as a man and musician. As a musician myself he and thrice have been my soundtrack for life. I don’t think I have many days left I’m 31 but my last song if I get the opportunity will be anything he has been apart of god bless god speed.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy2XA5FseNI&amp;t=179">2:59</a> when I see my ex from across the road

2:59 when I see my ex from across the road

“she run, run, run, run, RUNNNNN” gave me fucking chills

My God that put me straight into tears singing along

Download on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MoreThoughtsIT / 7" Vinyl: http://smarturl.it/DKstore

More Thoughts That Float On A Different Blood / Out Now

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Thoughts That Float On A Different Blood / Out Now

Download on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/DKcarrythefire

Carry The Fire + Commentary

Official Videos

'Thoughts That Float On A Different Blood' Available Now.

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Amazon: http://smarturl.it/TTFOADBAmz
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Dustin Kensrue - Wrecking Ball [Audio]

New Album 'Carry The Fire' Available Now.

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/DKcarrythefire
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/AMZcarrythefire
Store/Physical: http://smarturl.it/DKstore

Dustin Kensrue - Of Crows and Crowns [Official Video]

Dustin Kensrue - Creep [Audio]

Dustin Kensrue - There's Something Dark [With Commentary]

Dustin Kensrue - Jesus Christ [Audio]

Dustin Kensrue - Round Here [Audio]

Dustin Kensrue - What Beautiful Things [With Commentary]

Dustin Kensrue - Back To Back [Audio]

Dustin Kensrue - Buzzcut Season [Audio]

Dustin Kensrue - Gallows [Official Video]

Dustin Kensrue - Ruby [With Commentary]

New album Desert Dreaming out now: https://DustinKensrue.lnk.to/DesertDreaming

Directed, produced, and edited by
Andrew van Baal

Photographed by
Andrew van Baal, Greer Sinclair, Jeremy Ford

Wardrobe stylist
Ceilidh Benoit

Hair & makeup artist
Paige Ashcroft

Film lab
The Negative Space

Colorist
Nicki Coyle

Dustin Kensrue - Death Valley Honeymoon (feat. Cat Clyde) - Official Music Video

Dustin Kensrue - Carry The Fire [With Commentary]

Dustin Kensrue - Down There By The Train [Audio]

Dustin Kensure - Of Crows And Crowns [With Commentary]

New album Desert Dreaming out now: https://DustinKensrue.lnk.to/DesertDreaming

Concept, direction, and illustration: Jonny Ashcroft
Site: jonnyashcroft.com
Social: @jonny_ashcroft

Animation: Ivan Vidovic
Site: https://ivanvidovic.com/ 
Social: https://www.instagram.com/ivanvidovic/

Dustin Kensrue - Treasure In The West (Official Lyric Video)

Dustin Kensrue - High Scalers (Official Lyric Video)

'More Thoughts That Float On A Different Blood,' Available Now.

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MoreThoughtsIT
Store: http://smarturl.it/DKstore
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/MoreThoughtsSY
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/MoreThoughtsAMZ
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/MoreThoughtsGP


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