musical direction. Recording began on August 1, 2011 at Developing Nations Studio with producer Kevin Bernsten. In October and November, the group supported Title Fight on their headlining US tour. Topshelf Records released the LP The Lack Long After, a concept album about vocalist Kyle Durfey's father's death from multiple sclerosis, on November 1, 2011, with a supporting tour with Touché Amoré and Seahaven following shortly after. Pianos Become the Teeth, in 2013, also released a split EP with friends Touché Amoré. Pianos' song "Hiding" was noted for its stylistic change from The Lack Long After which hinted toward their change which became apparent on Keep You released in late 2014. Signing to Epitaph and Keep You (2014) Pianos Become the Teeth signed with Epitaph Records in 2014, and released their third studio album, Keep You, on October 28 of that year. The Will Yip-produced album is noted for its stylistic departure from earlier releases, featuring a less aggressive sound and no screamed vocals from Kyle Durfey. The band promoted the album with an online stream of "Repine" in August 2014. Wait for Love (2018) On November 8, 2017 Pianos Become the Teeth announced that their new album would release on February 16, 2018. They also released the first single and music video off the album, "Charisma". The band subsequently released music videos for "Bitter Red" and "Love On Repeat" ahead of the album release, completing a trilogy of music videos directed by Michael Parks Randa. After the album's release, Pianos Become The Teeth announced an August 2018 UK co-headline tour with Foxing to celebrate the release and coincide with their appearance at ArcTanGent festival. Drift (2022) On June 8, 2022 Pianos Become the Teeth announced their fifth studio album Drift set to be released on August 26, 2022 through Epitaph Records. They also released the first single and music video from the album "Genevieve." Musical style and lyrics Pianos Become The Teeth is a prominent band in "The Wave," a new generation of post-hardcore bands. Other figures in The Wave include La Dispute, Touché Amoré, Defeater and Make Do and Mend. The bands in this movement perform with "emotionally-centered lyrical content, dual musical emphasis on both melody and distorted intensity." Musically, Pianos Become The Teeth write songs influenced by early screamo acts such as Envy, City of Caterpillar and Funeral Diner, and also post-rock bands like This Will Destroy