From the wondrous land of Gothenburg, Lake Heartbeat’s debut sends listeners on a cathartic journey of long summer nights filled with quiet introspection. Sincere but never saccharine, Trust In Numbers is sublimely bittersweet indie pop, complete with feathery strings, whispery vocals and harmonies reminiscent of a less dramatic Stars. This energy may be something that Trust In Numbers is lacking, but poignant lyrics detailing love’s transience in raw and simple terms offer an honesty that is hard to dislike. Clinging to the recurring theme of endings, the melodic synth-and-guitar closing track ‘Let It Die’  likens the sudden end of a relationship to a house on fire (“first it’s there, then it’s gone”), echoing the sentiment of the album’s debut single, ‘Mystery’. Their sense of loss is palpable, making this is a pretty collection of songs sure to find a place in the hearts of those who like their music delicate and wistful.

Hannah Collins