2025 marks both the return and the start of a new chapter for Hotel Lux, following on from their acclaimed 2023 debut Hands Across The Creek with their sophomore effort, The Bitter Cup.

After a period of extensive touring in support of the album, which garnered critical acclaim and support from the likes of The Guardian, Mojo, Uncut, DIY, L&Q, Clash, So Young, NME and BBC 6Music playlists, the band decided to take a step back after a line up change, with the departure of the original bassist, and the addition of multi-instrumentalist Dillon Home. Now heading into their late twenties, the new iteration of the group needed to take time to rediscover their collective musical identity.