Photo by Roberto Vivancos

It’s been 10 years since Bristol band The Fauns released their 2013 album ‘Lights’. After a lengthy absence, they will release their third studio LP titled How Lost on January 19th via the Invada label. To coincide with the news, The Fauns have also shared their latest single and video ‘Mixtape Days’.

With the song ‘Mixtape Days’ musically being a dreamy shoegaze offering, the vibrant video features close up shots of the group performing the track. The multiple gel lighting set up adds to the atmospheric tone of the clips, perfectly fitting the track.

Regarding the direction of the new album, The Fauns stated:

“We were determined not to tread familiar ground with the third album. We consciously chose to veer away from shoegaze conventions, infusing our music with elements of electro and disco. It’s been a delicate balancing act, but we think it works nicely.

Moreover, the album marks a shift in lyrical themes and attitude. Poignant tracks coexist with narratives of vodka-infused nights in dimly lit clubs, reflecting a departure from introspection. “This album is less about the melancholy associated with the genre and more about getting our audience dancing.”