Five

White Lies' Five arrives via [PIAS] as a lean, guitar-driven post-punk revival statement that strips away excess in favor of angular riffs and introspective vocals. The band channels early 80s new wave restraint—think Joy Division’s skeletal arrangements—while maintaining the urgency of contemporary indie rock. With over 22,000 listens across the platform, this is essential listening for anyone tracking the resurgence of post-punk’s darker, more cerebral strain.