Thomas Azier has arrived at a pivotal moment in his 12-year career, and he's done so with a wholly altered perspective. "I’m discussing the things I observe in a sincere way, trying to not unconsciously drift towards fictional, escapist narratives. I want to come to terms with feeling uncomfortable." The shift should be obvious for anyone familiar with Azier's previous music, which often painted stories of romance and tragedy in bright, brazen neon. Looking to the world around him and putting the minutiae of his own life under the microscope, Azier has tapped into a rich vein of abstract emotion and volatile expression unlike anything in his catalog.