The White Lies came on to my radar after catching their debut album ‘To Loose My Life’, released early last year – they also released a two track EP ‘Unfinished Business’ in 2008, with a short run of only 500 copies made. To Lose My Life is a well crafted album, with a vibe of 80s post punk; electronic overtones, bold vocals and distorted guitars – and while the band has been compared to The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and other indie-pop crusaders, there’s a darker feel to this. The vocals and lyrics aren’t as playful as bands like Franz Ferdinand, and it’s not as upbeat for the most part.

The fanbase growing behind this relatively obscure sound should lead the way for more daring takes on the tried indie-pop rock feel of the last decade; The White Lies have fast become one of my favourites of 2009, and if you’re up for a more powerful, moody alternative rock, this album is definitely worth a listen.