Brighton indie-rockers Lovejoy are back with their latest single, Pay & Display, and it’s pure chaotic energy. Out now, the track packs the kind of singalong hooks and live-ready punch that have made the band a fan favourite.

The accompanying video delivers exactly what fans have come to expect: frontman Will Gold trapped in a falling lift with a bizarre mix of characters, directed by Aaron Bishop and shot by Harvey Davies of Noiziac. One YouTube viewer put it perfectly: “I love how Lovejoy have always been chaotic with their MV and creative with a plot, feels like I’ve watched a movie.”

On the track, the band say:

"We wanted to capture that feeling of everything around you spinning out of control, but still having fun with it. Pay & Display is a little ridiculous, a little real, and hopefully a lot of fun to scream along to live."

The single sets the stage for their highly-anticipated debut album, One Simple Trick, arriving 3rd October. After four years of writing and refining, the band promise 12 tracks of cheeky, energetic indie-rock that’s unmistakably Lovejoy.

Fans will also hear it live soon: Lovejoy kick off their US & Canada headline tour in Boston on 18th October, stopping in 26 cities including Toronto, Chicago, LA, and Dallas before finishing in New York on 26th November. This marks their first major North American headline tour since 2023, when 25,000 tickets sold out in just two minutes.

Formed in 2021 during lockdown, Lovejoy have quickly cemented themselves as one of the UK’s most talked-about indie acts. Their previous EPs—Are You Alright?, Pebble Brain, and Wake Up & It’s Over—all charted impressively, and the band have sold out shows and festival slots worldwide, from Glastonbury to Lollapalooza.

With Pay & Display, a debut album on the horizon, and a North American tour ahead, Lovejoy are proving their infectious energy and chaotic charm aren’t slowing down anytime soon.

Author: Andrew Braithwaite

Andrew is the founder and chief editor of Music Talkers. He's also a keen music enthusiast and plays the guitar.