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7th, yes SEVENTH, LP from brooding alt-pop group White Lies set for release on 7 November, a full two months before their show at den Atelier.
White Lies approached their seventh album, Night Light, with a fresh method: mastering the songs live before recording them.
Inspired by the 1970s live-performance TV show The Midnight Special, the trio decided to rehearse and refine the tracks together in a room before entering the studio, which was a reversal of the process of finding the true spirit of songs only after touring them.
The band wrote, according to label PIAS, much of the album in McVeigh’s London flat, opting for simplicity over gear-heavy setups. They focused on songwriting and chemistry, relying on their 17-year musical bond to shape the album’s energy. For the studio sessions, they recruited keyboardist Seth Evans, not just as support but as a creative collaborator. It was produced by Riley McIntyre and mixed by Chris Coady at The Church Studios, London.
The resplendent new single In The Middle was given a spin on New Noise with Stephen 'Steps' Lowe and immediately struck a chord with listeners.
Check out Sam's chat with Harry McVeigh here and what till this day remains the shortest Song 2 Podcast ever, here.
During recording the band embraced a live, communal recording style, playing together to capture a raw, emotional sound. Tracks like Nothing On Me and All The Best show their musical boldness, while songs like Everything Is OK and Juice highlight their emotional depth and melodic strength.
Night Light spans progressive rock, disco, and synth-driven soundscapes, showing a band both confident and creatively energized. The album closes with the pulsating ‘In The Middle’, showcasing their unity and matured artistry.
Now 16 years into their career, White Lies have fully embraced who they are as a band, delivering one of their most cohesive and inspired works to date. As McVeigh reflects, “We finally know what we’re doing.”
If you've never caught White Lies at a live show before, you've really missed out.
Pre-order Night Light here and get tickets for the show at den Atelier here.
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