LOVELOST Embrace Emotion And Growth On New EP Picking Petals By Your Graveside

South West UK alternative rock outfit LOVELOST have released their highly anticipated second EP, Picking Petals By Your Graveside, via Year of the Rat Records. Arriving on June 5, 2026, the new record builds upon the foundation established by 2024's Collapse, further showcasing the band's ability to blend the nostalgic heart of classic emo with a modern alternative rock approach that feels both fresh and deeply resonant.

Despite their relatively short history, LOVELOST have quickly emerged as one of the UK's most promising alternative acts. The band have earned support from BBC Radio 1, Kerrang!, Amazing Radio, RTÉ 2XM, Primordial Radio, Distorted Sound Magazine, Dreambound, TotalRock, Riot Vision, ASBO Magazine, and numerous other outlets. Their momentum has also translated to major streaming platforms, where they have secured official playlist support across Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Pandora, and TIDAL. Further cementing their growing reputation, the band serve as artist ambassadors for Fender, Zildjian, and Shure.

A standout moment on the EP comes in the form of “Sitting On The Sidelines,” a track that captures the emotional depth and honesty that have become central to LOVELOST's identity. Vocalist Tobias Faulkner describes the song as “the diary entry of an anxious pessimist, who only wants to be something more,” exploring the frustration of feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts and a persistent sense that the world is working against you. While the subject matter is rooted in anxiety and self-doubt, the song's upbeat and fast-paced instrumentation creates a compelling contrast, offering what Faulkner calls “a whole new twist on the sound Lovelost has provided before.”

With Picking Petals By Your Graveside, LOVELOST continue to refine their unique blend of heartfelt lyricism, soaring melodies, and contemporary emo-infused alternative rock. The EP stands as a confident step forward for a band whose rapid rise has been fueled by authenticity, ambition, and an unwavering commitment to emotional storytelling. As LOVELOST enter this new chapter, they are proving that their growing reputation is more than deserved—it is only the beginning.