Strange Plants embrace retro new wave glow on new single ‘Lay Your Mind’

Strange Plants return with ‘Lay Your Mind’, a soaring new single that opens the door to a fresh run of releases set to arrive throughout 2026.

Channelling the shimmering atmospheres and melodic drive of 80s new wave and post-punk, the track nods to the emotional sweep of bands like Simple Minds, The Cure and The Cars, while carving out its own heartfelt identity. Built around a luminous groove and an anthemic chorus, ‘Lay Your Mind’ balances reflection with uplift, delivering a sound that feels both intimate and widescreen.

At its heart, ‘Lay Your Mind’ is a tribute to the steady presences in our lives, the ones who offer calm in the midst of uncertainty. With its warm, analogue-leaning production and emotionally direct songwriting, Strange Plants have crafted a single that feels timeless, immediate, and deeply human.