LA Synth-Pop Duo Active Decay Debuts Video for Sultry Noir-esque Single “Lies”

In the ever-turbulent sea of Los Angeles’ music scene, a beguiling New Wave pop outfit named Active Decay is charting a course through the choppy waters, armed with an eclectic pastiche of influences that run the gamut from the synth-pop symphonies of the Human League to the suave crooning reveries of Bryan Ferry.

The serendipitous alliance of Brooke and Wyatt was forged amidst the vinyl-laden aisles of Lolipop Records in the halcyon days of 2022. Brooke, initially summoned to lend her vocal harmonies to the astral endeavors of a band aptly named Astrologer, found in Wyatt a kindred spirit with a shared manifesto for melody. Their collaboration has since blossomed, and recently, they’ve ushered into their fold the considerable talents of Cobi Modesto, a bassist of no small repute.

Active Decay’s Lies catapults the band into the stratosphere of sophisti-pop. Imagine cruising through a neon-lit cityscape in a beat-up convertible, a case as twisted as a pretzel waiting to be solved — this track would be blaring on the radio, its infectious beat, scorching sax solo, and hook sinking its claws into you.

There’s a deliciously noir vibe to “Lies,” dripping with the kind of sultry energy that makes you think of shadowy figures in rain-soaked streets, with vocals channeling The Motels and Altered Images. It’s the soundtrack to the detective flick you never knew you needed until now.

Brooks Gallo peeked into the song’s soul and brought its essence to life on screen with the accompanying clip. Dark, moody undertones? Check. The band’s electrifying presence and tight-knit vibe? Double-check. It dances hand in hand with the track’s pulsing heart, showcasing Active Decay’s dynamism and flair for the dramatic.

But we just have one question: will you pass their polygraph test?

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