Deadset have today premiered their new video for the single titled ‘Heavy Eyes’. Definitely written with a heavy heart and vulnerable stance towards that unspoken epidemic known as mental health and addiction, Deadset force a bright light on one of the darkest and most silenced parts of humanity.
Done with that bravado and swagger from only the truesest of indie bands, ‘Heavy Eyes’ is as much a statement as it is an anthem
Check out our other features with Deadset HERE.
About Deadset
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.
LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/dddeadset/
https://www.facebook.com/itsdeadset
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3epK77CFq7rqufgQjoQhZB?si=_NrTsVp5QlKXwj-Fv8WA1g
