Lex Bucha Breaks the Silence with Bold and Vulnerable Debut EP 'Painless Mode'

With the release of Painless Mode, Dublin-based indie pop artist Lex Bucha steps into the spotlight as a daring new voice in Irish music. His debut EP is a strikingly honest portrayal of personal struggle — a five-track journey through anxiety, fractured relationships, and emotional reckoning. Lex blends vulnerability with genre-defying sounds, layering shimmering synths and melancholy lyrics in a way that feels both raw and meticulously crafted. Drawing influence from artists like HONNE, Troye Sivan, and Hurts, Painless Mode doesn’t just ask to be heard — it demands to be felt.

What sets this project apart is Lex’s refusal to sanitize pain. He candidly addresses panic attacks and the complexities of parental relationships, tapping into a well of experiences he’s long kept hidden. “I’ve lived through these things, but I rarely spoke about them,” he shares. “Painless Mode is me finally putting my fears and pain into words and music.” Nowhere is this more apparent than in the EP’s standout track “Back & Forth” — a propulsive, bittersweet anthem produced by Jameson. It’s a deceptively upbeat track that pulses with tension, delivering a poignant portrayal of anxiety wrapped in danceable grooves.

Across the EP, Lex teams up with a dynamic group of collaborators — including Alex Yardley, Marek Deml, Jameson, Cian O'Donoghue, and whenthebeatisbad — to shape a soundscape that’s as unpredictable as the emotions it explores. From introspective downtempo moments to explosive synth-laden highs, Painless Mode is a testament to the power of pop as emotional catharsis. With this debut, Lex Bucha doesn’t just introduce himself — he opens a door into his inner world, inviting listeners to find their own reflection in the noise, the silence, and everything in between.