Lovestruck break free from their comfort zone on the ambitious ‘Let The Sunshine Burn’

For the better part of their early career, Copenhagen’s Lovestruck have worn their influences proudly. Their music has often leaned heavily into the swaggering world of classic hard rock and sleaze, embracing big riffs, leather-jacket attitude, and the kind of unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll energy that defined the late twentieth century. While that approach earned them praise for their musicianship and enthusiasm, it also brought a lack of risk-taking. But on their new EP ‘Let The Sunshine Burn’, Lovestruck appear to have taken that criticism to heart.

Rather than doubling down on the nostalgic territory that defined releases like ‘We Are The Boys’ and ‘Faster, Louder, Lover’, the band push their sound into darker and more atmospheric territory. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Deftones, Queens of the Stone Age, and Muse, the EP represents a notable evolution that feels more interested in discovering where the band can go next than anything else.

What immediately stands out is the expanded palette. The guitars remain central, but they are no longer simply vehicles for swagger and bravado. They move between crushing heaviness, textured ambience, and moments of unexpected restraint. The influence of alternative rock is woven throughout the EP, giving the material greater depth and dynamic range than some of the band’s earlier work.

The songwriting benefits significantly from this shift. Previous releases occasionally suffered from a sense of repetition, with tracks often occupying similar emotional and musical territory. Here, Lovestruck embrace songs build and release tension more effectively, allowing quieter moments to carry as much weight as the louder ones.

Perhaps the most surprising development is the band’s willingness to embrace mood. There are passages throughout ‘Let The Sunshine Burn’ that prioritise atmosphere over immediacy, creating a sense of space that was largely absent from their earlier catalogue. While the band’s sleaze-rock roots remain detectable beneath the surface, they are now complemented by darker textures and more nuanced arrangements.

By stepping beyond their established sound and embracing a broader alt-rock influence, Lovestruck have delivered their most ambitious and rewarding release to date. ‘Let The Sunshine Burn’ may not completely abandon the band’s roots, but it successfully demonstrates that they are capable of far more than simply revisiting them.