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Deathcrash Trades Post-Rock for Indie Sadness
11 Mar
Summary
- Band downsized post-rock ambitions for indie-rock songs.
- Album features diverse influences from The Strokes to Duster.
- New direction balances sorrow with simpler songcraft.

London-based band deathcrash has released their third album, 'Somersaults,' marking a significant shift from their earlier post-rock sound. The group, which began nearly a decade ago as a slowcore band with extended song durations, has now embraced a more conventional indie-rock structure. This new direction, evident on tracks like "NYC" which evokes Julian Casablancas, incorporates influences from various indie artists including The Strokes, Duster, and Title Fight.
The album focuses on existential burdens through simpler, more direct songcraft. Grief and sorrow remain central themes, but they are now presented with streamlined pacing. The band's narrative voice explores weary travelers and personal struggles, conveying immense sorrow with sustained gravity. Tracks like "CMC" and "The Things You Did" exemplify this approach, building from delicate beginnings to impactful, arena-sized choruses.




