Chicago trio FACS use stark rhythms, space, and minimal arrangements to craft songs that hit hard. On their upcoming sixth studio album, Wish Defense, the band take a good, long look in the mirror to face themselves and explore the duality of Man – a theme that’s been present in art for centuries, from writings of the Bible to Descartes, all the way up to filmmakers like Lynch, Cronenberg, and Carpenter.
According to guitarist/vocalist Brian Case, the lyrics on Wish Defense revolve around doppelgängers or doubles, tackling the idea of facing yourself and observing your ideas and motivations. He notes that ultimately the sentiment is “…don’t let the bastards get you down, there’s something beyond this moment, like hope – but not in the naive belief that ultimately people are good”.