ctrl LIVE: DEADLETTER (UK)

Underground ascendants DEADLETTER are coming to Control Club on December 6th. They have recently released their debut album Hysterical Strength via SO Recordings. Accompanying the announcement, the band have released their lead single ‘Mere Mortal’ 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.

DEADLETTER are Zac (Vocals), Alfie (Drums), Will (Guitar), James (Guitar), George (Bass), and Tom (Saxophone)

"Hailing from Yorkshire, now South London rooted, DEADLETTER channel the droll fury of The Fall and the lopsided rhythms of LCD Soundsystem into a strain of vehement post-punk, exploring the darker side of existence through a lens of narrative-driven levity. With members being firm friends from birth, there is an instinctive understanding of movement and danceability to their music worth its' weight in gold, whilst never cheapening the nuance and grit of their sound.. With four singles now under their belt, the only way is upwards for DEADLETTER.

“One of London’s most exciting bands” – So Young Magazine

“DEADLETTER are one of the most exciting new acts out there.” – DIY"

“The next time someone says to me 'why aren’t the young bands writing about politics anymore’ I might well play them DEADLETTER” – Steve Lamacq