Straight Line Was a Lie

On 'Straight Line Was a Lie', the band explores themes of non-linear progress and finding meaning in maintenance, moving toward a cleaner pop-rock production that diverges from their earlier, fuzzier garage-rock tones. Vocalist and songwriter Elizabeth Stokes pens her most lyrically complex and personal material, examining anxiety and relationships with unflinching depth against a backdrop of intelligent, catchy power-pop. The album's sound is marked by a blend of soaring indie-pop melodies, intricate guitar work, and moments of new wave and dream-pop influence, capturing the effervescent energy of their live performances while adding a new layer of emotional depth.