Preoccupations is a Canadian post-punk band formed in 2012. The band's sound is characterized by intense vocals, driving percussion, and buzzing guitar riffs that evoke the bleakness of industrial landscapes. Their music is deeply introspective and often deals with themes of mortality, loss, and existential dread. Since their formation, Preoccupations has released three critically acclaimed albums, with their most recent release, 2020's "New Material," being hailed as their most polished and mature work to date. The band is known for their energetic live shows and uncompromising dedication to their craft, which has won them a dedicated following of fans around the world.