Look, I know it’s a New Release Friday and our playlists are all stocked up as a result, but I’m going to ask you to take a quick TV timeout from the new stuff and check out our latest Profile. Boston-based instrumental post-metal outfit Lesotho dropped A Flashing On Plain Glass last month, a brilliantly immersive experience that clocks in at less than half an hour. But don’t let the modest runtime fool you, there is plenty to explore and get lost in their latest collection. (Quick side note: how freaking strong is the Boston post-metal scene these days? God damn.) So check out the responses to our questions below to help you familiarize and be sure to hit the Bandcamp embed while you read along. Enjoy!

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How and when did you first get into playing music, or metal more specifically, and how did your band get its start?

I feel that I’ve been musically inclined from a young age. I didn’t specifically get into any sort of heavy music until my teen years in the early to mid 2000s. That timeframe was ripe with a lot of emergent styles like metalcore and post-hardcore that I found myself getting immersed in. Bands like At the Drive In, Frodus, and Glassjaw were some early favorites. Eventually, I became inspired enough to pick up learning how to play drums. From there, I began to network using sites like craigslist and other forums to meet with other people who have the same interests. Eventually, through making mutual friends and contacts, I came to know Kyle, Lesotho’s guitarist. We had a lot of common musical tastes and a similar approach to writing and the “vibes” were almost immediate.

How would you describe your band and what you play to someone who is completely in the dark?

In most instances, I find myself describing Lesotho’s music to people who are not familiar as introspective. Collections of songs that tried to revoke some level of emotion, be it nostalgia, yearning, happiness, or even negative feelings like erosion or pain. Despite our intentions as songwriters, we feel that it’s really important for the listener to define their own meaning within the music, especially being an instrumental band without vocals to establish a musical “boundary”. Almost like dreaming in real time.

Is there anything about your latest album or about your band that no one will find in any interview or review that you care to divulge?

We deliberately approach the writing for this album very differently from our last LP, which was around 50 minutes in length. Ironically enough, the songwriting for “A Flashing on Plain Glass” took about twice as long to compose despite being roughly half the length, coming in at about 28 minutes or so.

What do you see as some of the great things happening in and around the metal scene (yours or just in general) and what are some of the worst things happening right now?

I believe we’re living in a time that I feel might end up being the apex of civilization. I don’t believe I’m alone in that line of thinking and I think a lot of contemporary art, including music, reflects that. The level of intimacy involved with creating and
composing is far deeper and more emphatic than it ever has been in the history of
mankind and that’s a wonderful and liberating thing to see and feel, especially in the
United States in 2026.

What advice do you have for music critics and outlets out there? How can we all better serve the genre in the eyes of a hard-working musician?

Honestly, as cliché as it sounds, I always tell people who are passionate about anything to find what you love and let it “kill you”. Whether it’s writing about music, going to a show and supporting a local artist, or telling a friend about a new artist you’re into, any and every avenue in getting the word out is always appreciated. Always try to learn and find new ways to convey your thoughts and feelings. A lot of the time that on its own is enough.

When you’re not obsessing over your own material, what are some of your favorite albums to listen to currently?

I tend to find myself dwelling in the extremes when it comes to my personal taste.
Recently, I’ve found myself revisiting The Haxan Cloak’s albums for a sort of dark
ambient fix. On the other end of the spectrum, I recently discovered a band called
Chambers from Nashville, who have created some of the heaviest and challenging
music I’ve listened to in the last five years.

What is the near future outlook for you or your band? Any specific events on the horizon that the masses should be aware of?

We anticipate having some exciting things to share relatively soon regarding upcoming shows, including some touring before the end of 2026!

Summarize your band in one word.

Cinematic.

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Many thanks to Lesotho for the time!

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A Flashing on Plain Glass is out now. For more information on Lesotho, follow them on Facebook or Instagram.