Everything’s Fucked—when a band called Science In Nature delivers that message on the lead single of their sophomore record, Time Spent, we can’t help but take it to heart. Their take on the current situation is telling: “The hopeless optimism is evolving into a realization of cold clarity. All is lost. Now what? Let’s dance until the light burns out.”

We’re talking about the Los Angeles-based post-punk trio featuring Joel Petersen (ex-The Faint, Broken Spindles) on guitar and vocals, Han-Su Kim on bass and harmony vocals, and Danny Deleon (Soft Kill, Moving Units) on drums. Their ten new songs may be under continuous anxiety, but the groovy rhythms and lush vocals always radiate a good vibe. A sophisticated escapism soundtrack—long live the beat.

Time Spent is out now digitally and on vinyl LP through The Record Machine.

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