Formed in Brighton, England by popular Twitch streamer and YouTuber Wilbur Soot, Lovejoy earned its leader some legitimate indie cred with their sprightly debut
Are You Alright? Released a few months after the band formed, the EP melded quirky comedic songwriting with jaunty indie pop reminiscent of the mid-2000s. Arriving in October of the same year,
Pebble Brain, their second offering, features improved production value and a clutch of catchy, rambunctious songs like "Oh Yeah, You Gonna Cry?" and "Concrete." At times wry, lovelorn, snotty, and earnest, Soot's song subjects are sometimes as frenetic as the band's delivery, but are often quite enjoyable. ~ Timothy Monger