make believe centers on self-acceptance, reflecting on the personal mythologies we create to cope and endure, while exploring the dichotomy of good and evil. “Sometimes we tell ourselves stories to make ourselves feel better about our decisions, and sometimes we realize we are painting the wrong person as the villain in our story. But we always have the choice to change the framing and rewrite our personal narrative,” LAVAGXRL explains. 

The project showcases their unique production style, which blends confessional lyrics with a maximalist and dramatic sound palette. Incorporating guitars, synths, mandolin, electronic production, and experimental field recordings, LAVAGXRL creates a haunting, yet shimmery sound the artist describes as “goth twee.” Tracks like “crush” weave dark, literary imagery, while “the fool” offers a brighter take on vulnerable affection. Years in the making, ‘make believe’ is a formidable and fully-realized statement, where LAVAGXRL's meticulous craftsmanship underscores the EP's compelling thematic depth.