Hailing from Northern Ireland, the five-piece collective Lord Jane are poised to shift up a gear with their forthcoming EP, 'The Lifting of the Fog', and its compelling focus track, 'These Last Few Weeks'. Having already made a significant impact on the Irish music scene—with Hot Press Magazine praising their "Godzilla-sized hooks and irresistible grooves" and RTE2FM tipping them for "very big things"—the band is now diving deeper into the emotional core of their striking alt-rock sound.
Known for blending post-punk bite with irresistible funky-pop grooves, the band—comprising vocal powerhouse Clodagh May, guitarists Aidan Reynolds and Sam Foote, bassist Carl Small, and drummer Dylan Norton—first announced themselves with the raw, uncompromising energy of their debut EP, Tulips. Recorded live, straight to the board with zero click tracks, it perfectly captured the sweaty, unfiltered intensity of their live performances.
Their newest material, however, reaches for a more introspective and anthemic sound, drawing parallels to the dynamic, textured rock of acts like Paramore. The upcoming EP, 'The Lifting of the Fog', explores themes of desperation and helplessness in a heavy world, using the word 'Fog' as a powerful allegory for depression and the suffocating feeling that precedes a spiral. Tracks like 'All I Know' are written from within this darkness, detailing the desperate clawing for routine and the fleeting comforts of small responsibilities—like feeding the cat—that keep you tethered. The EP also includes the unflinching social commentary of 'Kaleidoscopes' and 'Banmarhú', a song dedicated to the survivors and victims of gender-based violence, addressing the staggering rate of femicide in Ireland.
The single, 'These Last Few Weeks', acts as the emotional pivot of the project—the moment the 'Fog' finally starts to clear. It kicks off with a catchy guitar line and vulnerable vocals before exploding into a captivating, dreamy anthem. Lyrically, it’s an ode to apology, written about the guilt that follows a period of darkness and the need to seek forgiveness for neglected responsibilities and wasted time.
Frontwoman Clodagh May’s voice cuts through the noise with startling vulnerability as she grapples with the fallout. She explains, "It’s about the guilt that follows when the Fog finally lifts. The apologies and excuses that need to be made for missing deadlines, ignoring calls, neglecting responsibilities. The fear of guilt often plays a role in how long the Fog sticks around for. Sometimes we get comfortable in the darkness, and it's hard to know where to start when we step outside for the first time in a while."
Produced independently by Carl Small at Analogue Catalogue Recording Studios, the track is a clear statement of intent. With its arresting vulnerability and alluring instrumentation, this new single is bound to leave a lasting impression. Lord Jane are evolving fast, carving out a distinct space where experimental structures, pop immediacy, and post-punk grit perfectly coexist. Keep your eyes on this band; the 'Fog' is lifting, and their ascent looks unstoppable.
