Night Light Music CD

The seventh studio album from UK alt-rock trio White Lies sees the band at their most confident and creatively fulfilled. Night Light was written and rehearsed live before hitting the studio, capturing the energy and chemistry that’s defined their two-decade career. Determined to flip their usual process, White Lies – Harry McVeigh, Charles Cave, and Jack Lawrence-Brown – entered London’s Church Studios to record the album live, inspired by the raw performances of The Midnight Special. The result is a dynamic collection that mixes muscular post-punk, progressive textures, and cinematic balladry, underscoring the trio’s evolution while staying true to their anthemic roots. Standout tracks include the driving lead single “Nothing On Me,” the synth-disco shimmer of “I Love(d) New York,” the Springsteen-tinged “Everything Is OK,” and the widescreen closer “In The Middle.” Guest contributions from Black Midi’s Seth Evans and production from Riley MacIntyre (Ezra Collective, Arlo Parks) further elevate the record’s bold sonic palette. With Night Light, White Lies reaffirm their place as one of the UK's most enduring and adventurous bands — still pushing boundaries, still writing songs meant to be played loud.