Philadelphia-based alt-folk band Betty Lawless has released “Before Your Eyes,” the first single ahead of their highly anticipated full-length album Prometheus. The track offers a haunting yet intimate exploration of the tension between the natural and the artificial in modern life. Through its textured blend of clean, traditional recording techniques and fuzzy, tape-driven tones, the song pulls listeners between clarity and distortion—mirroring the dualities that define the album’s central themes. Fans eager to explore more of this sonic landscape can reach out to bettylawlessband@gmail.com for early previews of other tracks from Prometheus.
Formed in 2019, Betty Lawless is the creative collaboration of Ryan Monteith, Colin Cooper, Dominic Rossi, Liam Conner, Will Finnegan, and Sean Monteith—a close-knit group of lifelong friends and musicians. Known for their heartfelt lyricism and raw, twang-infused instrumentation, the band has steadily built a reputation within Philadelphia’s thriving indie scene. “Before Your Eyes” marks a significant evolution in their sound, signaling a new artistic direction as they prepare for their 2026 album release.
Emerging from the local DIY circuit, the band first gained attention with their 2020 EP 45 South, a gritty, garage-rock-influenced project that captured the unpolished energy of their early live shows. Their 2022 debut album, Victory Motel, saw them refine that energy into a more mature, folk-driven style, performing the record across intimate venues in and around Philadelphia. The progression reflects a band unafraid to evolve while staying rooted in the authenticity that defines their music.
After taking a short break, Betty Lawless returned to recording in 2025 with a renewed focus on intimacy and honesty. Opting to record from their own Philly row-home, the group embraced a looser, homegrown process that captures the immediacy of their performances. With “Before Your Eyes,” Betty Lawless invites listeners back into that living-room setting—where friendship, reflection, and raw emotion converge into something timeless.
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