“Lo-Files” drops Friday, 11.07.25 – get ready to chill the hell out, butt.
That’s right – Sheffield’s own scream-slinging, pit-starting metalcore monsters Bring Me The Horizon have just hit fans with the curveball of the year: a full-blown lo-fi album of their biggest bangers. Yup. The band that gave us chaos anthems like “Can You Feel My Heart” and “Shadow Moses” is now inviting us to… take a nap?
Oli Sykes and the lads announced the news on Insta, writing:
“we’ve collaborated with producers we love from the lofi scene to launch a new project where we’ve reworked BMTH songs and created lofi versions.”
The album’s called Lo-files – see what they did there? 😏 – and it’s a 23-track deep, dreamy soundscape of BMTH reimagined for “chilling, focus, sleeping, zoning out… whatever you like.” Basically, it’s your new study playlist if you ever wanted to revise to the sound of “Throne” on Xanax.
💿 What to Expect from “Lo-files”
Expect fuzzy beats, reverb-soaked guitars, and synthy textures wrapping around familiar melodies. Don’t worry, there’s still that BMTH DNA in there – just… sedated. Think less “kick in the face,” more “hug from a cloud.” ☁️🖤
This isn’t the first time BMTH’s dipped their toes outside the pit – remember Music to Listen To… and their genre-blurring collabs with Grimes and Halsey? But this is full-on lo-fi territory. Fans of chillhop, beats-to-study-to, and vaporwave vibes are in for a treat.
📅 Mark your calendar: Friday, 11 July 2025
Whether you’re blasting it on the bus, winding down after work, or needing background noise that still screams (gently), Lo-files might just be the most unexpectedly lush thing BMTH have dropped.
We’ll say it:
From metal to mellow – what a journey, mun. 😮💨🎶
🧠 Riff Report Verdict:
Would we rather be in the pit? Sure.
But are we also lying on the floor in our dressing gowns, sipping peppermint tea, and vibing to lo-fi “Drown”?
Also yes. 🫖✨
#LoFiles #BMTHLoFi #BringMeTheHorizon #LoFiBeatsToSummonDemonsTo 🕯️
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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