Review: "Lies All Lies" - LED
- Galileah Sanchez
- Jun 13
- 4 min read
LA-based trio, LED, reflect on the ending of a turned sour relationship in their fun and chaotic, yet charming debut, “Lies All Lies.” The diverse and memorable tune is molded by a journal-like, facetime session narrative, where audiences are drawn to experience a playful intimacy with its speaker. LED’s vibrant storytelling and glowing sound, thrives off of its electrifying and engaging atmosphere. As a listener, you can sense the buzzing authenticity that’s expressed in the speaker’s climactic emotional journey, and embrace its comforting coming-of-age voice. The original piece “Lies All Lies,” is rooted by a divided experience that verges on the edge of emotionally-driven chaos and mellow acceptance. Because of this, the speaker’s vexing and almost obsessive reflection is not designed by the typical, youthful image of revenge and raging fury, but instead unfolds as a universal and crucial rite of passage. LED’s relatable voice is one that stems from direct, classical, and iconic pieces of advice, and is cleverly paired with a dynamic and layered soundscape. The band’s visually aesthetic song cover is appealing in terms of design, which is framed by deep reddish, orange hues, and is personalized via a unique bolded font and stylized sketches. However, its eye-catching effect is found in the presence of simple, yet powerful phrases: “She’ll rip your heart out…Don’t take my kindness for weakness…Stay away from girls like her.” In the end, LED’s clever and detailed nature is exposed through the usage of these quotes. As “Lies All Lies” progresses, the cliche expressions stated above shift from possibly being perceived as cheesy one-liners, and are remodeled to be firmly viewed as evocative and striking lyrical content.
The song’s introduction is grounded by soft, airy, feather-like vocals. However, there is an underlying strength, almost fierce and tense tone simmering beneath the speaker’s voice. This dual yet harmonious union is mesmerizing. As an effect, the song’s foundation is embedded by a dreamy, floating-like sound that simultaneously carries unfiltered, reality-driven lyrics: “She said meet me ‘round 1am / Didn’t know what’d go down then / City light, late night- she said / ‘If I can’t have you no one can.” The speaker’s tone is perfectly fused with controlled, steady drum beats, and spunky, smooth guitar vibratos. I personally believe the lyrics’ mysterious, time-ticking plot and mastered sound, parallels the speaker’s situation. As of now, the speaker has yet to encounter any conflict and is simply narrating. Everything seems to be still. There is a tame tension lingering behind the speaker’s words, but there is a very composed mood established. There is stability in an anchored instrumental. It is in the main chorus where the song’s overall vibe takes a turn. The track’s pace suddenly picks up and a brewing sense of unified, but fleeting chaos is aligned in both the vocals and tune. The speaker states, “My brother said stay away from girls like her / She doesn't care if you'll get hurt / She’ll rip out your heart / Then tear it apart / So run before it gets worse.” The increase of energy mirrors the speaker’s state of mind, as a never-ending running cycle of thoughts, specifically reflection. Because of this, there is a dramatized sense of angst and liberation in this reflection. You can feel the speaker’s lived experience (the facing of reality) as an experience that is happening in real time. The build-up and momentum of emotion isn't executed in an overwhelmingly loud and messy manner, but is instead guided to be at a moderate, middle ground tempo. From start to finish, LED’s identity and sound is solid. Their voice as a band highlights glimpses of indie, pop-rock, and explores a diverse, versatile range of sound in its tune. This is successfully expressed in the song’s final bridge where music production heightens the effect of reverbs, and creates an immersive sense of depth and spirit.
The LA-based trio, LED, have stamped themselves as the next hit sound through their charming vocals, gripping soundscape, and relatable verses. Their coming-of-age lyrics and voice innately drives audiences to connect with LED, and embrace their emotionally-charged music. The united members range from the ages of 14-16, Layne Olivia, Lockett Pentz, and Edie Yvonne, met at summer camp in 2024 in Malibu and wrote their debut single “Lie All Lies,” for a short film produced by Pac Theater. As of now, the trio has continued to shape their youthful and energetic voice, through dedicated rehearsals, performances, and writing sessions. The young teens dedication and passion towards their craft is admirable. And as a result, their art sparkles. Their first single, “Lies All Lies,” has gained the new and rising band a total of 143 monthly listeners. I have no doubt that this number will continue to rise. Their energy is truly special, and it's a factor that does not go unnoticed. As a first time listener, I cannot wait to hear what LED has in store for the future.
Written By Galileah Sanchez
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