Underground ascendants Deadletter today announce their debut album Hysterical Strength, slated for release on 13th September via SO Recordings. Accompanying the announcement, the band have released their lead single ‘Mere Mortal’ (listen here) and revealed dates for a new headline tour across the UK and Europe.
Produced by the renowned British producer Jim Abbiss, known for his work with Arctic Monkeys and Adele, ‘Mere Mortal’ is described as a track woven with “contorting, elastic basslines and stuttering, angular guitar motifs,” enriched by bursts of impulsive saxophone. The song was inspired by the personal tragedy of a friend’s suicide, aiming to resonate with those familiar with loss and longing.
Lead singer Zac Lawrence shared his thoughts on the single, stating, “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.”
Hysterical Strength promises to explore art-punk with twelve tracks that navigate through themes of despair and beauty. The album reflects on modern life’s contradictions, as Lawrence explains, “It’s punishing but there’s also fucking beauty out there.”
Since their first release in 2022, Deadletter have gained significant traction, earning spots on playlists and receiving acclaim from notable outlets like BBC Radio 1 and NME. The band’s upcoming tour marks their most extensive yet, with performances scheduled in major cities across Europe before heading to the UK in November.
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