LAPCHE is not a band that stands still. Their third full-length album, “Autotelic”, is not a statement; it’s a practice. Named after the idea of doing something for it’s own sake, Autotelic is a body of work rooted in presence, persistence, and the sacred mess of becoming. Out January 2026 on Tiny Engines, the record invites listeners to feel more than they understand, to sit inside the ache without needing to fix it. It’s not about outcomes, it’s about the process, the moment, the motion.What began in 2016 as Krista Holly Diem’s solo project has grown into a fully collaborative force, rooted in Brooklyn’s DIY ethos and emotional intelligence. With longtime members Dave Diem (bass), Drew DeMaio (guitar), and new drummer Colin Brooks (Samiam), LAPCHE explores new sonic terrain on this album. The band trades post-punk sharpness for gothic shimmer, shoegaze drift, and melodic minimalism. Produced by Alex Newport (At The Drive-In, Bloc Party, Death Cab fo