Windows Captures California Sun on Light in the Dark

Windows emerged in 2018 as the brainchild of Matteo Arias from Golden Animals. This musical project weaves together old California country, classic surf rock, and West Coast psychedelia—all filtered through a distinctly Mexican-American perspective.

"Light in the Dark," their latest offering, kicks off with a smoldering psychedelic rock atmosphere. From that very first note, you’re instantly transported to sun-drenched California vibes, feeling like you’ve stepped back into a simpler era.

The track’s genius lies in its steady build-up. Carefree vocals anchor the experience, but honestly? It’s that rich sonic landscape that really grabs you—guitar riffs layered meticulously, some distorted, others crystal clean, all held together by this unwavering rhythm that just… never breaks.

There’s something deeply psychedelic about this piece. It creates this bubble where nothing can possibly go wrong, as long as you’re swaying and jamming along to its hypnotic flow.

At 5 minutes and 25 seconds, yeah, it’s definitely a longer track. But trust me—it’s the perfect soundtrack for those endless summer adventures you’ve been planning.

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Mike Londan
Mike Londan
Mike Londan is a senior music writer at TuneInsights.com. Mike is passionate about music and has been covering the music industry for over three years.