Formed in London, England, in 2007, White Lies’ unique blend of Alternative Rock and New Wave elements has set them apart from others on the scene. Swiftly finding success with their 2009 debut album …To Lose My Life, the album reached number one in the UK, soon helping them become internationally known. This was followed by the follow-up Ritual in 2011, which pleased their growing fanbase as the band continued touring around Europe and the US.
At this point, well over a decade removed from those early days, believe it or not, White Lies (Vocalist/Guitarist/Keyboardist Harry McVeigh, Bassist/Keyboardist Charles Cave, and Drummer Jack Lawrence-Brown) has released four more chart-topping albums after Ritual. Looking to keep that trend going, on November 7, 2025, they emerge with their latest, Night Light.
Their seventh overall studio album, and first since 2022’s As I Try Not to Fall Apart, Night Light is released through PIAS and features nine new songs and runs over 43 minutes. Anchored by two pre-released tracks (“Nothing On Me” and “Keep Up”), the glow of Night Light begins with “Nothing On Me.” Wasting no time taking you in, it offers a frenetic introduction that pulls you along right away with its electronic beats. From here, “All The Best” is a lot smoother, with soft, thoughtful lyrics that lull you in and wrap around you. Meanwhile, the already familiar “Keep Up” comes with a rhythmic arrangement that keeps you going, moving, and swaying along to the melodies.
From here, the album moves along at a relatively even pace, with “Juice” keeping up the relaxed vibes, although the pace is steady and faster. It is a song to get lost in, with its mellow back-and-forth between slower and quicker moments, which certainly is attractive. Then you have “Everything Is OK”, which will dig deep beneath your skin not only because of its piano opening but also its brilliant lyrics. “Going Nowhere” also features clever lyrics worth listening to closely, with a rhythmic effect that deepens into your subconscious, making your mind wander. With that in mind, “Night Light” is yet another catchy and thriving piece, while “I Just Wanna Win One Time” is a forceful entry that is marching forward, pulling you along, and “In The Middle” adds a dreamy closing to Night Light.
Altogether Night Light is a brilliant album that sticks with you. It might take a few times to reveal itself to you entirely, but it is definitely worth checking out. Emotion-packed songs, irresistible melodies, and lyrics that you can relate to make it a perfect piece of music to spend the colder and darker days with. That is why Cryptic Rock gives White Lies’ Night Light 5 out of 5 stars.
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