Lathe of Heaven return with their second full-length albumAurora, a bold expansion of their sonic and thematic palette that unfolds like a series of vivid, emotional vignettes.

Aurorais an iteration of Lathe of Heavens sound previously unexplored, one that offers a delicate balance of their punk roots with captivating new-wave and 80s post-punk aesthetics, incorporating influences from mid 80s British and Finnish post-punk, combined with subtle nuances from 90s and contemporary under-ground pop. Recorded with Ben Greenberg at Circular Ruin and mastered by Brad Boatright, the album sonically is inspired by The Cures melodic rock, Musta Paraatis gothic post-punk synth and intense drumming, and A Flock of Seagulls art pop vocals and guitar riffs. Lyrically, Aurora doesnt shy away from heavy themes. Envisioned as a collection of sci-fi short stories, it is deeply influenced and lyrically driven by themes of anti-colonialism, diversity, and equality.