The Lumineers is a popular indie folk band based in Denver, Colorado, and is best known for their songs’ meaningful lyrics and simple melodies. The band is most well-known for its song “Ophelia” but has other popular hits like “Stubborn Love,” and fan favorite “Hoy Hey.”

The Lumineers released their latest album Automatic on February 14, 2025, the album contains 11 songs that have a variety of topics and sounds that make the album stand out.

This recent album has an impactful meaning as it focuses on the absurdities of the modern world while also blurring the lines between what is real and what is not.

The album’s message creates a memorable soundtrack and a lesson for all its listeners. This album also marks 20 years of songwriting between band members Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, making it even more touching.

Some notable songs throughout the album are “Same Old Song,” which tells the tale of the narrator’s struggles and deepest thoughts and “Better Days,” which has a more hopeful and resilient message. The beats for these songs in particular are eclectic and interesting, and the lyrics are significant and stick out compared to other songs in the album.

Another distinctive song is “Keys on the Table,” which is sung in an almost pleading tone and has a sad overtone that emphasized the heartbreaking lyrics.

Although the entire album is very good, two songs seemed dull compared to the others.

“Strings,” a very beautiful instrumental piece is much shorter than other songs in the album and is easily overlooked. Similarly, “Sunflower” is another instrumental piece while a longer song in the album was just not as captivating as other songs because of its lack of lyrics.

Currently, the Lumineers are on the Automatic World Tour. The Lumineers will begin their tour with the European Union and the United Kingdom and will eventually start to tour in the United States.

There is a chance to see the Lumineers perform close to home in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Citizen Bank Park on September 19, 2025.