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Perfectly in time for the indie sleaze revival, Pale Waves have announced a new album. Moving further away from their original deeply indie sound and into more 2000s punk influences, the band share lead single ‘Lies’.

Recorded in Los Angeles with alt-royalty producer Zakk Cervini, his name is behind iconic works from Blick-182, Modern Baseball, Halsey and more. Leaning into Avril Lavigne-esque vocals with their signature hooking guitar riffs, Lies is sure to become a big one in their live set ahead of a heavy festival summer. 

With the new album arriving in August, lead singer Gracie explains the meaning behind the title Unwanted - “It was really the only thing this album could be called, it’s bold and unapologetic, and that’s what the Pale Waves community is about. We don’t need to fit a perfect mould, we don’t need to apologise for being ourselves, and we won’t change for anyone. That acceptance is what connects us.” 

Unwanted arrives 12 August via Dirty Hit.

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More about: Pale Waves