Palace plays The Caverns in Pelham

Palace will perform at The Caverns at 555 Charlie Roberts Road in Pelham on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. The London-based trio is touring in support of its latest album, Ox, which represents a distinct shift in the band's musical direction.

The album, released through the band's own independent label, Palace Presents, features a stripped-back indie-rock sound. Drummer Matt Hodges described the creative process as feeling natural and intended. Lead singer Leo Wyndham and guitarist Rupert Turner accompany Hodges in delivering this organic style, moving away from the heavier electronic production found on previous work.

Lyrics on Ox reflect the band's recent shared experience of becoming fathers. Songs such as "Kid" and "Dream On" focus on gratitude for everyday moments and a more hopeful outlook on life. This thematic approach contrasts with the band's earlier album, Ultrasound, which centered on Wyndham's grief following his wife's miscarriage.

Producer Adam Jaffrey worked on both Ultrasound and Ox, as well as the band's 2016 debut, So Long Forever. Jaffrey guided the transition from the experimental sounds of the previous record to the raw, confident tone of the new material. His familiarity with the group allowed for a shift toward a more natural and less processed aesthetic.

Palace formed in London and has maintained a consistent lineup of Wyndham, Turner, and Hodges. The band continues to use personal reflection as a primary source of inspiration for its songwriting. Their current tour brings this new chapter to the Nashville area, offering local listeners a chance to hear the tracks from Ox in a live setting.