INTERVIEWED. Emo quintet LONESOME release seminal debut album ‘In The Hope This Finds You’.
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- Updated: 19th September 2025
- Written by Bryony Mezzatesta
This record is affecting, affecting in a way that stops you in your tracks. The alternative therapist, kind smile, embrace you never thought you needed. It is by no means a light-hearted work, touching on the rawness of grief, loss, loneliness, heartbreak, and everything in between, but it spreads hope through its songwriting and openness in its delivery.
Lonesome is a five-piece alt-rock/emo band from Cambridge, determined to break the mould, to reshape the way music is consumed, and to foster a community built on connectedness through the unspoken life journeys taken by us all. ‘In The Hope This Finds You’, the band’s full-length debut album, offers a lifeline, but also a listening experience most are not used to. A classic approach is rejected in favour of an infinite, looping voyage where the final track flows back seamlessly into the first, demonstrating sheer diligence in their work and a daring desire to do things differently. We asked the band’s enigmatic frontman how it feels now that ‘In The Hope This Finds You’ is out there in the world.
“It’s such a surreal feeling. This album has been years in the making, and now that it’s finally here, it still doesn’t quite feel real. I know how much this record means to us, and I can’t wait to see what it comes to mean for others, and whether they needed it just as much as we did.”
It doesn’t strike me as a record solely for the casual listener. This is more than just an album, as you explain- “it’s a whispered confessional, a journal of grief, rage, and reluctant hope.” How do you hope your listeners will respond to the record?
“I’ve always imagined this record as something more than a collection of songs, almost like a letter sent out into the world, hoping to find whoever needs it. My wish is that when people press play, it feels like a quiet hand reaching out, or a blanket of reassurance being wrapped around them. I want the music to tell them they’re heard, that their feelings matter, and that they’re not alone. If it can become that kind of companion, even for a moment, then it’s done exactly what we hoped it would.”
Talk to me about the record’s ability to act as an infinite loop. What does this represent? How does the concept link to the subject matter within the songwriting?
“For me, the infinity loop is a way of showing that life never really stops; it keeps flowing, through the good and the bad, the joy and the heartbreak. That’s something we tried to weave into the songwriting: even when it feels like you’re stuck in the darkest parts, the loop carries you forward. You may face more pain than you’d ever want, but there’s always movement, always a next moment waiting. The loop is a quiet reminder not to give up, to keep fighting, because life does go on, and within that cycle there’s always the chance for healing, growth, and hope.”
Oct 18 marks the start of celebrations for this record with Lonesome’s album launch party (The Met, Peterborough. Tickets here), where fans have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive Collector’s Edition ticket which includes full access to the show plus a hand-numbered collector’s card featuring unique artwork created specially for dedicated fans.
“We’re so excited for the launch. You can expect an incredible night of music and energy, an awesome set from Bangkitan, a flawless set from our good friends WREX, and then us pouring every ounce of our heart and soul into a full run-through of the album from start to finish. It’s going to be raw, emotional, and celebratory all at once. A night where we get to share ‘In The Hope This Finds You’ exactly as it was meant to be heard.”
Future plans for Lonesome? Where do you see yourselves by the end of the year, in 12 months, and in five years?
“It’s been an exciting time for us. We’ve recently signed with Easy Life Records and joined the Echelon team for bookings, so the rest of this year is all about getting our music out there and laying the groundwork for a huge push in 2026. Over the next 12 months, we’d love to be playing festivals and already have a second album taking shape. And in five years? Who knows, maybe we’ll be taking these songs across the world on tour in places like America or Australia...”
A devastating sensation, Lonesome are storming, and we are undoubtedly taking ourselves along for the ride. Watch this space.
‘In The Hope This Finds You’ is available to stream now.
Photo Credit Jay Bass