The name LANY is combo-acronym for Los Angeles and New York, and it is pronounced “Lay-Nee.” The band consists of three members: Paul Jason Klein (lead vocals, keyboard, piano and guitar), Les Priest (backup vocals, synthesizers, keyboard and guitar) and Jake Goss (drums and sampling pad).

LANY is an American indie pop band formed in Nashville, Tennessee in March 2014 and is currently based out of Los Angeles, California. In fact, I would’ve named this release “Malibu Night” because that’s how long it would’ve taken anyone to write all nine tracks. The lyrics aren’t relatable and don’t delve deep enough for listeners to feel any sort of connection with LANY’s point of view. The songs are equally lackluster and vapid, relying on melodies that feel forced and aren’t melodic to begin with. LANY’s sophomore album “Malibu Nights” is definitely not one of “those” albums. Each song is better than the last, and once you’ve reached the album’s end, you’re left wanting more. Their songs speak to you in a unique way, bringing you into a new world with catchy beats and meaningful lyrics. These are the albums that stand out, setting themselves apart from the competition. A cohesive yet interesting album is a rare thing to come by in the age of music streaming services such as Spotify and SoundCloud.