Beings

"Beings presents a band growing, progressing, and challenging itself without losing its sense of identity. And, like the best pop art, it speaks directly to current times while transcending them as well. It's not to be missed".

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"Listening to Beings though makes one thing abundantly clear: Lanterns on the Lake are one of Britain's most crucial bands of the present moment".

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"[Lanterns...] are at their most affecting and cohesive to date. [Hazel] Wilde's wounded tones beckon towards a compelling yet dark soundworld. Like a Sinead O'Connor on heavy downers, she sings "my soul is tired" on Stepping Down ... Skip to the title track for a taster of the album's brooding atmosphere. Then track back to opener Of Dust & Matter to further appreciate how Lanterns On The Lake - sounding unlike any - are now sonic cousins of vintage Múm, lift-off-point Sigur Rós and "Parades" Efterklang. Newcastle isn't Scandinavia, but still, this must be a northern thing".