Lesibu Grand Release Debut Album ‘Triggered’ Today via Kill Rock Stars
Lesibu Grand
Unveils “Oh Erica…” Single/Video
Debut Album Triggered out Today via Kill Rock Stars
Hometown Throwdown Release Show
at The Earl in Atlanta, 8/23
“new-wave rock guitar riffs and a catchy beat” – Alternative Press
“Lesibu Grand’s tongue-in-cheek social commentary and perky energy is
refreshing and exciting.” – RIFF Magazine
“bright, bloody, fearless” – Fangoria
“Even at their most angry and political, there’s always an undercurrent of intoxicating
positivity to Lesibu Grand’s music.” – Afropunk
“a sharp mix of new wave, punk, and indie, [and] a talent for tongue-in-cheek
social commentary.” – Under The Radar
“earnest indie-pop bordering on twee, defined by dreamy acoustic guitar and the
harmonies abetting Molton’s gentle lead vocals.” – FLOOD Magazine
“Atlanta’s Lesibu Grand make music that pulls from punk, indie, new wave, glam, etc, and though it sounds upbeat and fun, their lyrics often take on serious issues.” – BrooklynVegan
Credit: Nathan DuCongé
Today, the critically acclaimed, rebellious political-punk act Lesibu Grand (pronounced Le-SEE-boo) has released their debut album Triggered via Kill Rock Stars. The band has already made waves with their bombastic early singles, earning acclaim spanning Afropunk, Alternative Press, Fangoria, BrooklynVegan, Punknews.org, RIFF Magazine, FLOOD Magazine and more. They’re thrilled to share the Blondie-influenced final album cut “Oh Erica…”, a song of conflict between supportive love and the worry of being left behind, written for a fearless and adventurous friend of the band. The band worked with Liliana Penagos (Mastodon, Cardi B, Lizzo) for the accompanying animated official video also released today.
Watch / Share: “Oh Erica…” Video
Using modern sounds of celestial pop, punk, and surf rock, each song of the new collection encapsulates the essence of our tumultuous society, weaving together threads of personal introspection and societal commentary. Over the course of three years, the Atlanta-based band, comprised of vocalist Tyler-Simone Molton, bassist John Renaud, guitarist Brian Turner, drummer Lee Wiggins, and keyboardist Warren Ullom, meticulously sculpted an album that encapsulates the essence of our tumultuous society, weaving together threads of personal introspection and societal commentary.
Already making waves with their intoxicating sound and revolutionary message, Lesibu Grand has performed at Afropunk Festival, SXSW, Punk Black Fest and Hulaween and earned support across BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Under The Radar, KEXP, WEQX and more. As Lesibu Grand embarks on this musical journey, they invite audiences to join them on a transformative odyssey—one marked by vulnerability, resilience, and unyielding passion. Through their music, the band seeks to inspire healing, ignite change, and ultimately, rock out.