Hailed by The Guardian for achieving “moments of transcendence and “transplendence,” The Moth & The Flame was poised for the next level, earning acclaim and a swiftly increasing audience with their distinctive approach towards skyscraping, emotive alternative rock. But when a friend’s life was in danger, the Provo, UT-by-way-ofLos Angeles-based band put everything to one side and helped resolve a potential tragedy. Now, with their long awaited new LP, Ruthless, The Moth & The Flame deliver on their promise with a song cycle that casts a sonic light on depression and anxiety. Songs like “The New Great Depression” and “Only Just Begun” are haunting and affirmative, their cinematic approach both heightening and underscoring the album’s inventive exploration of loss and existential malaise. Produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol), Ruthless sees The Moth & The Flame reaching deeper than ever towards creating their own defiantly humanist sound.

Ruthless marks the band’s return from a year-long hiatus after lead singer Brandon Robbins donated his kidney to Corey Fox, owner of the venue Velour in Provo, Utah. They already had a special bond as Fox had helped support the band in the beginning and this was Brandon’s way of giving back.

Produced by Grammy award-winning producer Peter Katis (The National, Interpol) and Grammy-nominated producer Nate Pyfer (Kaskade)