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Lip Critic Sets Theft World for May 1 on Partisan, Unveils Legs in a Snare and Spring Tour

Born from a real identity-theft saga involving frontman Bret Kaser, the concept steers the band’s sophomore release in a new direction.

Overview

  • The band says a young fan used Kaser’s identity for hundreds of purchases, including their Bandcamp catalog, after convincing himself the songs contained coded clues.
  • Lip Critic recorded the fan describing his imagined mythology at a 24-hour halal spot and rebuilt the new album around that narrative.
  • Lead single Legs in a Snare is out now with a music video directed by Colter Fellows.
  • Theft World is produced by Brent Kaser and Connor Kleitz and spans 12 tracks with titles including Two Lucks, Jackpot, and Legs in a Snare.
  • A North American tour starts May 25 in Troy, NY, with support from Bejalvin or Flatwounds on select dates, and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.