Daily Edit | Apr 15

Speaking about the new single, the band say: “’pylon' was the last song that we wrote before going into the studio, coming together in a Cardiff, Wales rehearsal studio. Very much powered by Monster Energy. I genuinely credit the song to the energy drink. It's not a drink we particularly enjoy but it was the only high-caffeine beverage available at the time. Do what you can - write what you can - when in Cardiff!” -The Line of Best Fit

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