Lichen Slow are Malcolm Middleton, primarily known for his work in Scottish indie rock band Arab Strap, and Joel Harries, whose discography spans stripped-back solo records, the gentle-electronica of duo Team Leader and instrumental-noise band 72%.

Their debut album Rest Lurks is a record that proves the magic in being creative for the hell of it. The album pieces together a patchwork that amplifies the raw talents of two musicians who don’t write songs because they have to, but simply because they need to.