The Lavender Scare is an ambitious indie rock band from Los Angeles, CA. Their sound is a unique blend of catchy melodies and dense arrangements inspired by multi-instrumental rock acts like Radiohead, Arcade Fire, and Wilco. Singer and songwriter James Delos Reyes leads the band crooning his way through brooding melodies with a touch of satire and playfulness. His vocal stylings draw from a foreboding temperament similar to the likes of Fiona Apple and Nick Cave with lyrics that borrow a raw humor akin to political cartoons. His experience of being gay and growing up in the Evangelical church is often reflected in the music. Songs like "Non-Denominational Heretic" and "Drag for a Queen" are characteristic of the lyrical playground that intertwines their melodies. At the same time, the Lavender Scare maintains a spirit that's infectious, engaging, and universal to indie rock fans everywhere. Even fundamentalists will secretly be tapping their toes while shaking their fists.