Lakes is a six-piece indie rock band from Watford, UK, known for their distinctive "Glock-Rock" sound—a fusion of midwestern emo, math-rock, and alternative indie, enriched with Fleetwood Mac-style dual-vocal melodies and twinkling glockenspiel. ([jammerzine.com](https://jammerzine.com/first-listen-lakes-kids-ft-dan-lambton/?utm_source=openai)) Formed in 2017 by drummer Matt Shaw, the band has evolved from acoustic demos into a dynamic ensemble. Their debut album, "The Constance LP" (2019), received acclaim, with Washed Up Emo naming them "your new favorite band." ([knowhoperecords.limitedrun.com](https://knowhoperecords.limitedrun.com/products/671332-lakes-this-world-of-ours-it-came-apart?utm_source=openai)) In 2020, they released the EP "This World of Ours, It Came Apart," featuring the single "Kids" with Dan Lambton (formerly of Real Friends). ([jammerzine.com](https://jammerzine.com/first-listen-lakes-kids-ft-dan-lambton/?utm_source=openai)) Their sophomore album, "Start Again," released on July 30, 2021, showcases their continued growth and unique blend of genres. ([knowhoperecords.com](https://www.knowhoperecords.com/artists/lakes?utm_source=openai))