Delta Sleep has released a new music video for their single “Figure In The Dark,” directed by the band’s frontman, Devin Yüceil, who also happens to be an Emmy Award nominee. The video explores themes of escapism and the struggle to confront the darker aspects of life. It features Lane, a protagonist paralyzed by dissociation, who is forced to face his own inner demons as his anxiety escalates. The video was filmed during a break from touring in the countryside of West Virginia, where the band creatively utilized a hand-cranked forklift rented from a local hardware store.
“Figure In The Dark” is part of Delta Sleep’s upcoming fourth studio album, Blue Garden, set to release on October 11 through their own label, Sofa Boy Records, in collaboration with Wax Bodega. The track itself draws inspiration from the film The NeverEnding Story and explores themes of finding one’s voice in a world where silence often prevails.
Recorded at Daft Studios in Belgium with producer Mark Roberts, Blue Garden marks a significant departure from the band’s previous work. Over two-and-a-half weeks, Delta Sleep embraced a collaborative approach, incorporating electronic samples, new instrumentation, and synths. The album delves into themes of despair and resilience, heavily influenced by the ongoing global crises, particularly the situation in Palestine. Yüceil describes the album as a reflection of the pervasive sense of helplessness that clouds any sense of joy, as the band seeks personal solace in a turbulent world.
Musically, Blue Garden balances dark and light, drawing from punk, indie, and electronic genres. Yüceil, a filmmaker by trade, applies his keen understanding of light and shadow to both the album’s lyrics and music, creating an interplay of moods and emotions that mirror the complexities of life, politics, love, and mental health.
The album’s artwork by Daniele Castellano and a companion video for the track “Dawn” enhance the thematic depth of Blue Garden. The band’s evolution is evident in tracks like “Sunchaser,” where intricate rhythms and melodies push their sound into new territory. As Delta Sleep prepares for a US tour in October, followed by a UK co-headline tour with And So I Watch You From Afar, Blue Garden is poised to further establish their status as innovators in the rock genre.
Blue Garden’ Track Listing:
01 Dawn
02 Slow Burn
03 The Distance
04 Toe Stepper
05 (light)
06 Glow
07 Illuminator
08 Figure In The Dark
09 Sl_ck_rs
10 (night)
11 A Casa
12 Sunchaser
Festival Dates:
Saturday, August 24, 2024 – DISTORSIONI FESTIVAL, BARI, Italy (Headline)
USA Headline Tour (with support from Teen Suicide and Carpool Tunnel
Friday 10/25/2024 Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
Saturday 10/26/2024 Detroit, MI @ El Club
Sunday 10/27/2024 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
Tuesday 10/29/2024 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
Wednesday 10/30/2024 Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
Friday 11/1/2024 Portland, OR @ Dante’s (21+)
Saturday 11/2/2024 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Monday 11/4/2024 Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone
Tuesday 11/5/2024 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz (21+)
Wednesday 11/6/2024 Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
Friday 11/8/2024 Las Vegas, NV @ The Usual Place (21+)
Saturday 11/9/2024 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
Sunday 11/10/2024 Mesa, AZ @ The Nile
Tuesday 11/12/2024 Austin, TX @ Far Out Lounge
Wednesday 11/13/2024 Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheeler’s
Friday 11/15/2024 Nashville, TN @ Exit / In
Saturday 11/16/2024 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Sunday 11/17/2024 Orlando, FL @ The Social
Tuesday 11/19/2024 Charlotte, NC @ Amos South End
Thursday 11/21/2024 Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry @ The Fillmore
Friday 11/22/2024 Washington, DC @ Black Cat
Saturday 11/23/2024 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Sunday 11/24/2024 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
Co-headline with And So I Watch You From Afar
Friday 12/13/2024
Manchester, UK @ New Century Hall
Saturday 12/14/2024
Bristol, UK *@Marble Factory
Sunday 12/15/2024
London, UK @ Electric Brixton
Monday 12/16/2024
Birmingham, UK @ 02 Institute
Tuesday 12/17/2024
Glasgow, Scotland @ Saint Lukes
Wednesday 12/18/2024
Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
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