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Deadset deal with mental health and addiction with raw new single ‘Heavy Eyes’

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Deadset emerged from the creative synergy between guitarist James Massey and vocalist Sam Mellors. Their collaboration gave way to a sound which evolved into a darker, more intense direction when bassist Adam Arnold and drummer Rio Campbell joined the ranks. These additions formed a fully-fledged band and elevated the indie sensibilities of the original duo into rawer, grittier realms. Striving to avoid monotony and maintain a progressive sound, Deadset focus on fluctuating in genre. But are a post punk outfit at heart. Pulling influences from Joy Division, Fontaines DC and Interpol.

New single ‘Heavy Eyes’ is a raw, vulnerable evaluation of a battle against mental health and addiction and how that bleeds into relationships leaving a devastating and fatal aftermath. The song, which was mastered by Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Daft Punk), fluctuates between a morbid sadness and palpitating anger, a conscious decision made by Deadset to emphasise the unpredictable, unsteady impact birthed by poor mental health. ‘Heavy Eyes’ is a staple for Deadset existing in their set from day one. It’s the song that spawned the sound and feel of the band.

‘Heavy Eyes was the first song I came to Deadset with’, says Adam Arnold. I was listening to Spiderland by Slint on repeat at this point. I wanted to recreate that jarring juxtaposition of tempos and riffs that are synonymous with their sound. Obviously in a more commercial sense. At this point however James and Sam had a completely different direction in mind. Heavy Eyes was my attempt to change that. I’m sure they hated it at first and it took a lot of persuasion. But now it’s a cornerstone of our sound and a constant reference for me’, he further explains.

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Kingdom Kome + G Fam Black drop new video for “Deaths Grip”

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Murderous mic-smiths Kingdom Kome & G Fam Black return with new visuals this morning.  New video/single “Deaths Grip” is audio warfare of the grimiest level with a beat & cuts from by long-time Kingdom Kome collaborator RUEN.

Watch official video for “Deaths Grip”: https://youtu.be/XWAASG9rRY8?si=kbiH6WlVk4lXBoE8

“Deaths Grip” appears on the newly released collaborative LP Dirty Linens, which also spawned single/video treatment for “Feed The Flame” Produced by BoFaat (Snowgoons).

Listen to “Feed The Flame”: https://youtu.be/8OdXbKq3xWo?si=c8TGCwejWCltXOEI

In addition to BoFaat and RUEN, other producers on the album include Kheyzine), Tali Rodriguez (who also mixes and masters the album and whose wife Sarah Lane adds a vocal to the album), CLOAQ x DAGGER, Uglyjon, P-Ro, Motherhood and Crack Sizzlack

More Info: www.KingdomKomeMusic.com

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