New York based band Lip Critic is the project of Bret Kaser, Connor Kleitz, Danny Eberle and Mikey Sandvig; the band is comprised of two samplers, two drummers and vocals. Through their untraditional instrumentation, Lip Critic executes an eclectic blend of punk, hardcore, club, modernistic pop sounds, and structures without inhibition. Paired with eccentric grandstand-style vocals, Lip Critic delivers a uniquely engaging live performance, heavily focused on improvisation and experimentation that rivals the hyper-stylized production on their records. After self-releasing three projects from 2019 to 2021, Lip Critic signed with Partisan Records, releasing their debut album Hex Dealer in May 2024. The band’s second album, Theft World releases on May 1, 2026 via Partisan Records.