Novulent Explores the Pain & Truth of Love on New Single “boys lie, girls steal”

Texas-bred artist Novulent returns with “boys lie, girls steal,” a shoegaze-driven anthem that wrestles with the realities of love, heartbreak, and emotional fallout. Released via Capitol Records, the track marks the fifth preview from their upcoming album VOL. 3 — which is shaping up to be their most personal project yet.

The song is now available to stream, and the official music video is also live.

Inside the Sound: Grit, Melody, and Emotional Clarity

“boys lie, girls steal” starts with a haze of distorted guitar before swelling into a wall of full-band energy. Through the storm of drums and grit, Novulent’s vocals cut through with clarity and restraint. Lyrically, they search for meaning in love’s aftermath:

“Dying light, see the strain in my eyes / When I try to make sense of my own life…Every year I try / Boys lie and girls steal, from you, from you…Am I stuck in a loop?”

Rather than sinking into despair, the song leans toward acceptance — an honest look at the imperfections we all bring into relationships.

Novulent explains:“‘boys lie, girls steal’ is one possible mindset after a breakup. It’s not a ‘bad ending.’ Nobody is perfect — we’re all messed up, and that’s just how it is.”

NOVMAS FEST: Novulent’s First Annual Festival

The release comes just ahead of NOVMAS FEST, their first-ever festival debuting in Dallas on November 29. The event will feature a Halloween aesthetic and a curated lineup of rising acts, including:

• kwasi kao (Atlanta)

• Dead Butterflies (Texas)

• Bleeding Truth (Texas)

• Rosasharin (Texas)

More festival info is available now.

A Growing Era: VOL. 3 Takes Shape

“boys lie, girls steal” follows the raw emotion of last month’s single “sacrifice,” a track built around letting go of toxic memories. Fans — known as Novas — have embraced each release from VOL. 3, including:

• “evil eye” – a hypnotic shoegaze/darkwave blend about the power of desire

• “rip” – a fuzzy, melodic track balancing hope for new love with the weight of the past

• “new low” – the lead single, praised by Alternative Press as one of the “10 songs you need to hear,” blending emotional turmoil with dream-pop melodies

Closing a Trilogy: The Story Behind VOL. 3

VOL. 3 concludes a trilogy that traces a romance from beginning to end — inspired by early 2000s films such as Thirteen and All About Lily Chou-Chou, known for pairing dark themes with coming-of-age narratives.

The journey began with:

• VOL.1 (2023): A raw reflection on back-to-back heartbreaks, featuring the breakout hit “scars” — which has now surpassed 200 million global streams.

• VOL.2 (2024): A cathartic conversation with the past self, anchored by “soul ties,” reaching over 2.3 million streams worldwide.

Taking It to the Stage

Novulent recently wrapped their BEFORE VOL. 3 headlining tour, performed at Furnace Fest in Alabama, and previously opened for VIOLENT VIRA on a North American run — steadily building a reputation for emotional, high-impact performances.

With “boys lie, girls steal,” Novulent doesn’t just tell a breakup story — they explore the messy truth of human connection. VOL. 3 is shaping up to be their boldest statement yet.

Stay tuned for more from the upcoming album.