Losers/Lovers

Orchards' debut for Big Scary Monsters channels post-punk’s angular guitars and new wave’s synthetic cool into a seven-track statement of intent. Losers/Lovers toggles between brittle, introspective verses and explosive choruses, with synth lines that cut sharp against distorted bass and precise drumming. The record stakes out territory between math-rock precision and synth-pop accessibility, making it essential listening for anyone tracking the label’s roster of guitar-driven electronic experimentalists.