Lip Critic reveals new album and tour, premieres “Legs in a Snare”
Lip Critic is set to release a new album, titled Theft World, on May 1 through Partisan. The production of this album was handled by the band’s frontman, Bret Kaser, and Connor Kleitz. The concept for Theft World emerged during Lip Critic’s tour following the release of their debut album Hex Dealer when Kaser discovered that his identity had been stolen. The culprit turned out to be an avid fan who believed that the band’s music held hidden codes that he decoded to form an intricate scavenger hunt. The fan, sporting a ‘Five Nights At Freddy’’s zip up, confessed to using Kaser’s personal information for unauthorized purchases, including buying the band’s music on Bandcamp.
The band met with the fan, and rather than involving the authorities, they were taken aback by his enthusiastic explanation of the mythology he had constructed around their songs. This accidental universe captivated them, prompting a shift in their creative direction. The band decided to embrace and amplify the fan’s imaginative universe, shaping the album Theft World around his interpretations of their music.
In their words, “Theft World” pays homage to the act of stealing, transforming something negative into something beautiful. It embodies taking an absurd world and finding beauty in it during the process of understanding it. The album’s lead single, “Legs in a Snare,” showcases Lip Critic’s unique musical style, driven by a dual-drummer setup and Kaser’s dynamic vocal delivery.
Accompanying the album release, Lip Critic has announced a spring tour with supporting acts Bejalvin and Flatwounds on select dates. Although a New York City gig is yet to be confirmed, the band will be playing across various cities in North America starting with a couple of shows in the midwest.
The album Theft World features tracks such as “Two Lucks,” “Jackpot,” “Debt Forest,” and many others, each influenced by the band’s unconventional journey sparked by the fan’s interpretation of their music. Lip Critic is set to perform at multiple venues across the United States and Canada, offering fans a chance to experience their distinctive sound live in concert. Look out for Lip Critic’s tour as they bring their music to a city near you.