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Chvrches Duo Rebrands as The Leaving; 'Ultimate Buzz' to Drop in April

Martin Doherty and Jonny Scott of Chvrches unveil their debut album under the moniker The Leaving, titled 'Ultimate Buzz'. Their project emerges from shared experiences in Los Angeles, navigating personal turbulence with rave-influenced sounds.

The duo's new single, 'Fluoxetine', channels grief into strength through an exhilarating electronic soundscape. A collection of personal revelations, the album drops on April 24, promising more music and live shows to follow.

Chvrches swap synth-pop déjà vu for Glasgow gloom on “most fearless” LP yet

Chvrches are 90 percent through their next album, which Martin Doherty calls their “most fearless record.” Following 2021’s Screen Violence, the group pivots toward a sharper, harder edge without abandoning their sonic roots.

Written in rainy Glasgow for a deliberately Scottish feel, the album reflects a desire to escape self-replication. The trio briefly disbanded for side projects, including Lauren Mayberry’s solo LP and Doherty and Jonny Scott’s rave-tinged act, The Leaving.

CHVRCHES Give a Melancholic Spin to The Postal Service and Robert Palmer Covers

CHVRCHES lend their electronic charm to covers of The Postal Service and Robert Palmer for ‘Tell Me Lies’. The band introduces a melancholic twist to Palmer’s ‘Addicted To Love’, replacing high-energy synths with a sparse piano.

Meanwhile, they stay close to The Postal Service’s original artistry in their rendition of ‘Such Great Heights’, with Mayberry’s vocals rising to a soaring crescendo.

The band, fond of both icons, relished adding their sound to the show's final season, drawing from Mayberry’s university-era emotional resonance with its themes.