The last time the post-hardcore supergroup L.S. Dunes graced this website, they were defending the AI-generated clip for their 2023 single “Old Wounds.” It appears we’re destined to revisit that tiresome conversation repeatedly. Despite the general disfavor towards AI-generated videos, bands persist in creating them; the Dandy Warhols are the latest to join the fray with a new release today. Nevertheless, amidst this chatter, L.S. Dunes has unveiled a fresh offering.
Following in the footsteps of “Old Wounds,” L.S. Dunes presents their latest standalone single, “How Dare You.” It’s a fierce assault characterized by angular, rhythmic interplay reminiscent of the bygone era of emo, brimming with palpable energy. The band enlisted the services of the prolific producer Will Yip for this recording, done in Philadelphia.
Verbose frontman Anthony Green, also known for his work with Circa Survive, offers insights into the song’s themes:
“The past life is gone, and yet it never really was. ‘How Dare You’ delves into the mindset behind the choices made in moments of crisis. Picture grabbing items as you flee a burning house, only in this case, the burning house lies beneath the dirt beneath your dentist’s fingernails.
Reflecting on a period when my parents sold the house I grew up in and my recurring battles with sobriety, I experienced a sense of rebirth akin to what others describe as being ‘born again.’ Despite my physical absence from the house, I clung onto its baggage and drama. I once convinced myself that our home had a silent alarm linked to the police, offering a false sense of security amidst the prevalent fears of burglary depicted in the news.
This song serves as a vehicle for examining my transition into adulthood, shedding the perception of all adults as suppressors of magic to embracing change and fostering communication. ‘How Dare You’ symbolizes the dawn of a new era for L.S. Dunes, advocating for pushing boundaries, investing fully to attain altered states of consciousness and connection.”
Experience “How Dare You” below.”