the New Lines

**The New Lines** are a London-based indie rock/post-punk outfit known for their brooding, poetic sound and penchant for existential musings. Formed in 2016, the band—whose members prefer to keep their identities semi-shrouded—crafts tense, atmospheric tracks that blend jagged guitar work, driving rhythms, and lyrics steeped in literary references and social unease. Their releases, like the haunting *Schismogenesis* and the hypnotic *Witches' Milk*, showcase a fondness for darkly melodic hooks and themes of alienation, earning them comparisons to acts like The Fall or early Wire.

With a DIY ethos and a knack for cryptic aesthetics, The New Lines have built a cult following through raw, energetic live shows at iconic London venues like The Shacklewell Arms and relentless output of singles (e.g., *Please Fall In Love*) and concept-driven EPs. Their work, including the recent *Love and Cannibalism*, often feels like a fever dream where philosophy meets punk dissonance—a vibe that’s earned nods from underground press like *Louder Than War*. They’re the kind of band your coolest friend insists you *need* to hear.