“My energy is getting expensive,” asserts Lady Sloth in their euphoric new single, “Fences”. Gracefully divulging the ways in which the narrator has given all of themselves to a love that was doomed from the start, “Fences” unpicks the importance of setting boundaries over an angsty melody that evokes all the nostalgia of our indie pop-leaning pasts. An idyllic soundtrack for those evenings where we feel the need to disconnect, “Fences” offers a positive outlook on the art of shutting off — helping us to reset while wailing guitars and syncopated drum beats play on.

In their own words, Lady Sloth explain, “‘Fences’ is an extension of [a conversation around mental health], dipping into our history and struggle with setting healthy boundaries. We started by cataloguing instances in which we didn’t set clear boundaries in our lives and how it affected us. Setting boundaries is a very important subject matter as we strive to better protect our energy. The more openly we speak about this issue, the more we find others who relate.”

Admirably vulnerable yet undeniably upbeat, “Fences” is just one small exemplar of Lady Sloth’s ability to turn every struggle on its axis. To listen to the single now, head below…