DEADLETTER today unveil ‘More Heat!’, the latest single to be lifted from their upcoming debut album, Hysterical Strength, set for release on 13th September via So Recordings. Following a series of singles from the album, which have all been featured on BBC 6 Music playlists (with ‘Relieved reaching the A-List this week), ‘More Heat!’ showcases DEADLETTER’s signature sound – dynamic basslines, raw and dissonant guitars, and soulful sax tones, ‘More Heat!’ presents a captivating and unconventional exploration of self-deception.
Lead singer Zac Lawrence says of the song:
More Heat! is about the way in which someone may attempt to convince themself they are feeling enjoyment from something that in reality is causing them a disturbance. Whether it be to preserve face, or simply through an inability to swallow their pride and accept that a spell of discomfort as a result of change far outweighs continuously doing something from which there is no contentment to be found.
Produced by renowned British producer Jim Abbiss (known for his work with Arctic Monkeys and Adele), the album’s opening statements are captivating, setting the stage for an adventurous art-punk record that delves into eerie atmospheres and deep into the shadows in search of clarity amid tumultuous chaos.
DEADLETTER – UK Instore Tour Gigs
The band will play a run of instore gigs to celebrate the album’s release. Tickets are available here.
- 13 Sept – Resident, Brighton, UK
- 15 Sept – Rough Trade, Liverpool, UK
- 18 Sept – Rough Trade, Bristol, UK
- 19 Sept – Assai, Edinburgh, UK
- 21 Sept – Rough Trade East, London, UK
The new track follows on from previous releae, ‘Mother’, and the success of lead single, ‘Mere Mortal’, which has received widespread acclaim and currently sits on the BBC Radio 6 Music playlist.
‘Mother’ intertwines spiraling guitars and cascading saxophone lines with passages that both soar and crash. Helmed by the renowned British producer Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys and Adele), the album’s opening tracks serve as an ideal introduction to a record of experimental art-punk that creates dark and intense atmospheres while seeking clarity amidst the chaos.
Lead singer Zac Lawrence says of the track:
Mother takes direct inspiration from the Bong Joon Ho film of the same name, but also hones in on the wider idea of motherhood, and the lengths that a mother will go to for their child.
The band has gained support from various outlets including BBC Radio 1, Clash, DIY, Dork, Kerrang!, Metro, NME, The Times, and So Young in their short time releasing music. Having already sold out shows across the UK and Europe, DEADLETTER are set to begin their biggest headline run to date in October with tickets available now.
Debut Album, Hysterical Strength, out September 13th
DEADLETTER unveil their debut album, Hysterical Strength, set for release September 13th via SO Recordings. Accompanying the announcement, the band have also shared the album’s lead single, ‘Mere Mortal’, and have announced a series of headline dates across the UK and the EU.
‘Mere Mortal’ is the perfect reveal of Hysterical Strength, featuring contorting, elastic basslines that intertwine with angular guitar motifs that are then complimented by an impulsive saxophone. The track is born from personal tragedy, stemming from the suicide of a close friend.
Lead singer Zac Lawrence says about the track:
Though Mere Mortal was written in the wake of personal tragedy, its intention is not to convey the sentiment of subjective grief, but to act as an undoubtedly relatable tale of loss and longing for all those who themselves have been faced with and have had to navigate the confusing, painful landscape that bereavement leaves one confronted by.
Produced by acclaimed British producer, Jim Abbiss (noted for his collaborations with Arctic Monkeys and Adele), the album serves as a stellar representation of experimental art-punk, navigating through ominous atmospheres and striving for understanding in chaos.
After selling out shows across the UK and Europe, the band today announce their biggest headline tour to date – starting in October 2024 and carrying on through November. Tickets are available now*.
