Lower Dens is an American indie-pop band entrenched in the dreamier and darker sides of the indie spectrum, crafting a sound that combines haunting vocals with dense, layered instrumentation. The band was formed in 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland, by Jana Hunter, a singer-songwriter who had already built a solo career. The other members have included guitarist Will Adams, bassist Geoff Graham, and drummer Nate Nelson, although the lineup has experienced changes over the years.

Their discography exhibits a compelling evolution in style and production, steadily gaining critical acclaim. Following their debut with "Twin-Hand Movement" in 2010, Lower Dens released "Nootropics" in 2012, a title referencing cognitive enhancers and a nod to the album's exploration of transhumanist themes. The continuous creative momentum spurred subsequent releases like "Escape From Evil" in 2015, which melded personal lyricism with synth-pop sensibilities. The band's most recent full-length work, "The Competition" (2019), represents a further step into pop territories while delving into themes of capitalism's human toll. It features tracks such as "Galapagos," "I Drive," and "Young Republicans," which showcase the band's ability to blend infectious melodies with thought-provoking content. Through remixes, like "Move (Lower Dens Remix)," and the atmospheric waves of songs like "Real Thing" and "Ondine," Lower Dens continues to refine their sound, marrying the cerebral with the emotive in a way that resonates with a wide audience.