letlive. is a progressive soul punk band from Los Angeles, known for their genre-defying sound, raw intensity, and deeply human energy. Formed in 2002, the band quickly became one of the most vital and fearless voices in alternative music—fusing hardcore, punk, R＆B, and soul into a singular sonic identity that defied categorization. Fronted by the dynamic and impassioned Jason Aalon Butler, letlive. built a reputation for music that challenged both the listener and the status quo. Their songs confronted themes of identity, justice, struggle, and liberation with honesty and urgency, creating a catalog that still resonates deeply. Their breakout album Fake History (2010) earned critical acclaim for its emotional rawness and innovation, leading to their signing with Epitaph Records, where they released The Blackest Beautiful (2013) and If I’m the Devil… (2016). Each record marked a bold evolution, expanding the boundaries of what punk, soul, and truth-telling could sound like. On stage, letlive. became legend—known for their chaotic yet cathartic performances, where vulnerability and volatility collided. Butler’s intensity and the band’s unfiltered connection with audiences turned every show into something sacred and unpredictable. After If I’m the Devil…, the band announced their hiatus, believing the chapter had closed. Years later, they reunited for the Sincerely Yours tour across Europe, Australia, and the United States—a tour intended as their final farewell. But somewhere in that process, something shifted. The band realized that their story—and the world—still needed more letlive. Reignited by founding members Jean Nascimento (guitar) and Jeff Sahyoun (guitar), alongside Butler, the band has returned with renewed purpose. They are joined by Ryan Seaman (Falling in Reverse, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me) on drums and Skyler Acord (Issues) on bass. In 2026, letlive. will continue their rebirth—joining Hawthorne Heights on tour and
