Lazy is going through some changes.

The Kansas City trio known for ruckus rousing punk rock is changing its tune. This was quite apparent at the Replay on Saturday night, where they played six new songs to a receptive audience. Lazy is one of the few punk bands to take a minimalist approach to their music, packing in a lot with very little. That hasn’t changed, but they’re toeing the line between punk and new wave influences. Watching a Lazy set now is like taking a step back in time. Hell, they even dress the part with a forever young and retro look.

Their fans are noticing the difference and welcoming it with open arms. Instead of coming to get rowdy, they’re now coming to actually listen to the music. Gone are the “Party City” days. They used to end their sets on that song, one of their biggest hits. But as far as we know, it didn’t even make it into their set on Saturday night.

Their live shows are taking a turn as well. Rather than marathon touring, like they usually do, they’re focusing on songwriting. That’s because some releases are on the horizon for them. All their previously punk hits were recorded last year, and will be coming out in October. But this newer sound is currently getting tackled in the studio, and is set to come out in 2016. So within just a few months, you’ll have releases from the old Lazy and the new Lazy. With any luck, that means more of a local presence for their performances should they choose to test the new stuff out on audiences at home.

Words and photos by Fally Afani