White Lies are an English alternative rock band from Ealing, West London. Formerly known as Fear of Flying, the band consists primarily of Harry McVeigh (lead vocals, guitar) Charles Cave (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Jack Lawrence-Brown (drums).[2] The band are complemented by Tommy Bowen (keyboards) during live performances. White Lies formed in October 2007, upon writing songs they felt didn't suit their original band.

At the beginning of 2009, White Lies featured in multiple "ones to watch" polls for the coming year, including the BBC's Sound of 2009 poll, the 2009 BRITs Critics' Choice Award and the Q Magazine "Best New Artist" award. White Lies' musical style has been described as dark yet uplifting by the media,[3] drawing comparisons to Joy Division, Editors and Interpol.