Holding Absence

A record Lucas describes as a form of self-therapy that sees him more candid and comfortable with his emotions than ever before, 'The Noble Art of Self-Destruction' brims with a level of energy, excitement and sheer weight of feeling that is unparalleled in contemporary alternative music.

Whether Lucas and his bandmates – guitarist Scott Carey, bassist Ben Elliot and drummer Ash Green – are performing relatable anthems about imposter syndrome and self-loathing like massive singles “Crooked Melody” and “False Dawn,” gushing love ballads (“Honey Moon”) or existential reflections on suicide (“Death Nonetheless”), the four-piece’s approach on their new album is packed with the kind of vigour that saw Kerrang! label them as British rock’s “new leading light” and Loudwire proclaim the Cardiff natives to be “the UK’s most exciting new rock band.”