The Lumineers, a Denver-based band, is continuing to gain popularity. The group released a new album entitled “Cleopatra” on April 8, and the deep, heartfelt music is sure to impress fans and critics alike.

The Lumineers are an indie folk-rock band that has been active since 2002. The current members include Wesley Keith Schultz (vocals, guitar, piano), Jeremiah Caleb Fraites (drums, piano, others), Neyla Pekarek (strings, backup vocals), Stelth Ulvang (piano, winds, others) and Byron Isaacs (bass, backup vocals).

The band is most famous for their song “Ho Hey,” which dominated radio stations, movie trailers and television commercials around 2013. “Ho Hey” was part of the band’s first album, “The Lumineers,” from 2012. “Cleopatra” is the only album since the original, but it only spells great things for the future of the band.

The new album is laid-back, emotional and subtly impressive. It was actually written in a house that the band members rented in Denver, not far from DU and Washington Park. Many of the songs on “Cleopatra” have more of a mournful, acoustic vibe than an indie-pop hit feeling. There are no clear hits on the album, which has a total of 11 new songs, but the song “Ophelia,” along with the title song “Cleopatra,” will most likely top the album. This is also definitely an album which warrants attention to lyrics; Schultz sings about memories, home and loneliness in many songs, and the sounds are beautiful. Each song seems to tell a story: “Angela” and “Long Way From Home” are other impressive songs on the list.

The band describes their music as “simplistic.” This fits, since the songs are not overly unusual or experimental. However, they understate the fact that their music really is extraordinarily original. The Lumineers don’t try too hard—they seek to make soulful music that anyone can enjoy, and they sure succeed.

“Cleopatra” is establishing The Lumineers as a serious, promising indie band that refuses to fade in the absence of a chart-topper. The new album is available to purchase as a CD or vinyl, as well as on iTunes and Spotify.