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Brandsness (guitars, vocals) and Lese (drums, vocals), both seasoned veterans of Nashville’s music scene who had previously worked together on several other projects, formed Lips Speak Louder with the goal of creating the kind of explosive, formidable rock duo each had long envisioned. The pair quickly began cultivating a robust, multifaceted sound shaped by a deep and diverse experiential pool and drawing from a wide swath of influences - from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Queens of the Stone Age, to Garbage, Bully, and The Killers. Brandsness and Lese embarked on their new project in 2023 asking themselves one key question: just how big of a sonic profile could they create with only two people? The answer, as it turns out, is a pretty powerful one. Lips Speak Louder’s debut album “Consolation Prize” – produced by renowned guitarist Emily Wolfe – will be released in April 2025 both digitally and on vinyl.