Building A Deathray

Here's a compilation short from last month's show at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge!

Building A Death Ray - Live Compilation Bowlero-Royal Oak 16May2026 [Official] #rock #music #live Compilation video of our May 16, 2026 show at Bowlero - Royal Oak, ...

Kevin providing some "in-flight entertainment!"

Another excerpt from our most recent performance. "This Is for You!" ✌️❤️🎸

Building A Death Ray - "This Is for You" Live Excerpt [Official] - Bowlero, Royal Oak, MI #music From our May 16, 2026 show in support of J.H. Patton and the Good C...

Quick minute from our set last Saturday at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge!

Building A Death Ray - "Run!" Live Excerpt [Official] - Bowlero, Royal Oak, MI #livemusic #music From our May 16, 2026 show in support of J.H. Patton and the Good CompanionsThanks to Greg at Bowlero for awesome-happy-perfect FOH! ...

A special thanks to the Michigan Music Initiative for spotlighting us!

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Building A Deathray

Building a Death Ray is a power-pop alt rock project, sitting somewhere between 90s alternative and 2000s post-punk with emo touches and a psychedelic fringe. Their lyrics touch on heartbreak and longing (This Is for You, Avalanche, Break Something Beautiful), disconnection and malaise (Suburban Nightmare, Haunted), finding connection for the time being (One Night Stand, Can You Move?) and the search for safety and belonging in a world that seems increasingly hostile (Run, You Can’t Be Here).

Hailing from Texas and the Midwest, the quartet formed in Metro Detroit via a post by Jason (bass) and Kevin (lead guitar) looking to form a band in late 2024. Each member brings decades of experience to their arrangements, blending genres and working out each part by consensus. They tend toward big vocal harmonies layered over rich guitar textures riding an aggressive rhythm section. That said, they know when to pull back to a simpler and softer cadence when the mood is right.

They have fun above everything. On any given night the audience may catch the theme song to Fraggle Rock or a reggae version of Motion City Soundtrack’s Everything is Alright. The positive vibe is distinct but also dynamic.

2025 saw the band take third in the Michigan State Fair Superstar contest, where they performed every day of the fair. For 2026 the band looks forward to more festivals and local gigs, recording live and in the studio, and building up their social media presence. If you catch them live - say hi! They’d love to chat! And they may just play your request whether they know it or not.

Special thanks to J.H. Patton & The Good Companions , and Bowlero Lanes & Lounge for having us last night! Special shout out to Greg who had us sounding great!

Practice makes perfect. Working out those backing vocals...

Building A Death Ray - Practice Excerpt [Official] #practice #music #indierock #detroitmusic Imperfections... it's what practice is for!