"If peppering political songs with humour is like sticking a sparkler in some bread, then their debut is like a fireworks display in the factory itself: strange, dangerous, exciting, and it rips through a laundry list of social ills."
"...dazzling and devastating in equal measure; a tender yet eruptive exploration of wayward relationships and the aches of identity in flux."
"In time as I slowly put the pieces of my life back together the music too began to reflect that positive change.”
"...the record is a celebration of Deal’s unmatched artistry..."
"We believe this is the best music we’ve ever made and we’re just so ecstatic to finally be able to share it with everyone.”
“You cannot have the light without a little bit of darkness”
"Arbes long-awaited debut album Counterways, exists on the cusp between ethereal and the more attention-seeking concerns of pop."
Simply, these songs refuse to settle. They stay on their toes and so must we.
“The world is such a cruel and unforgiving place; so many people are down and it’s been such a crazy time. But I don’t think it's an ugly place, I think it's joyous. It's a playground, and that's why we ache for it."
"For us, 'Let’s Live a Life Better Than This' is more than just a collection of songs. The making of it was the anvil upon which we were forged over the past four years of transformation."
