Bands You Should Know: Lime Garden—Hear Their New Electronic-Rock Album ‘Maybe Not Tonight’

When it comes to consistency, British indie band Lime Garden had that locked down upon their debut, a trait that continues with their new album, Maybe Not Tonight. To celebrate their sophomore release, Lime Garden will tour throughout the year, including a Los Angeles show at the Lodge Room on Oct. 28.

The release of their follow-up to 2024’s One More Thing comes about five years after they first formed. Originally coming together during their time at college in Guildford, the members — Chloe Howard (vocals/guitar), Leila Deeley (guitar), Tippi Morgan (bass), and Annabel Whittle (drums) — were drawn to one another’s taste for left-of-center artistic styles.

While not limited to their influences, fellow artists and peers ranging from Jockstrap to Wet Leg come to mind when listening to their early singles. At first, songs such as “Sick & Tired” and “Pulp” prioritized melodies and cathartic bursts.

The latter track, which came off One More Thing, achieved electronic textures primarily through its choice of instruments, doubling as a precursor to what was to come with Maybe Not Tonight. It’s far from an isolated incident, with the band’s discography maintaining their reflective, almost interrogative approach to relationships and day-to-day life.

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But the hype of One More Thing propelled the four-piece into a schedule full of tour dates and festival appearances. As they went on, the band realized Lime Garden is as much about creating music as it is growing up together and maturing through the songwriting.

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Naturally, their sound has evolved over the past few years to match that evolution. The singles released for Maybe Not Tonight are equal parts rapturous and electronic, with the overall quality of the album’s tracklist representing the members’ self-assured attitude.

The lead single and title track announced their new approach in the form of a pulsating bass and siren sound that serves as the undercurrent for a roaring guitar to enter. More than previous material, the track is self-aware with repetitive habits, culminating in a moment of stillness that acknowledges the need to settle down, before Howard sings about the nighttime routine.

As for their final single from the album, “Downtown Lover,” the unapologetic pledge not to commit to a relationship that could be mutually beneficial shows that Lime Garden is willing to confront past behaviors. At the same time, the synth-heavy “23” directly tackles what it’s like to get older, doing so with catchy lyrics and the kind of hive mind-thinking it takes bands a long time to develop.

However, for Lime Garden, their connection with one another is not only strong but also apparent from each passing release. It’s already proven that the material released for Maybe Not Tonight signals a tone shift in their sound. But what will likely be proven upon the album’s release is their maturity as a band.

Maybe Not Tonight by Lime Garden is out now. For more on new music and tickets to their tour, including an LA date at Lodge Room on Oct. 28, follow them on Instagram and their website.

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