Watch and Listen! Dead Writers latest single Meet The Shadow

Louder Than War favourites Dead Writers’ most recent release Meet The Shadow sees them taking their musical output up another level since we last saw them back in September, and gathering increasing and widespread attention from music critics and fans. A work of art in itself, the new video exhibits a new post-punk journey further exploring the band’s passion for various forms of Gothic art:

“Inspired by Carl Jung’s ‘shadow self’ theory, the dark rock/post-punk track explores the duality of the conscious and unconscious mind, tackling mental struggles like depression, self-doubt, and intrusive thoughts. It offers a raw, poetic confession while encouraging self-acceptance: “Face disgrace / Embrace that you’re made up of imperfection / The Dark Nights of your Soul transpire.” The captivating black-and-white video, infused with elements of Surrealism and German Expressionism, perfectly complements the band’s neo-goth/glam aesthetic, amplifying their immersive visual storytelling.

Featuring a driving bassline, blistering guitars, and a soaring chorus, ‘Meet The Shadow’ evokes the atmospheres of Joy Division, The Cure, and the wildest side of early Queen. Its psychological depth is enriched by whispered literary excerpts: “We wanted to infuse the song with meaning through the power of the hidden word.” With subtle references to Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde and The Phantom of the Opera, the track takes the listener on a journey of self-awareness through inner conflict.”

We love the dark Romanticism of Dead Writers, and their passionate fusion of drama, poetry, rock’n’roll, vintage flair, literature, art, Gothic charm… Just as captivating live, they’re well worth watching out for.

‘Luminary in their own literary right. Unparalleled artistry’ – A&R Factory

‘Addictive melodies, swagger and enough charisma to draw comparisons to The Cure and Queen. Primed to one day cause an explosion’ – Northern Exposure

‘A sublime slice of artistic rock and roll – given the chance, they will be huge’ – CyderBaby

‘Frontman Paul Shine has ‘future rockstar’ written all over him’ – Vive Le Rock Magazine

‘Shine has the persona and confidence of a man headlining a stadium’ – Tim Cooper (Louder Than War)

‘Michael Hutchence meets John Keats with a dash of young Ian Astbury’ – Tara Breathnach (The Independent)

‘Stadium-filling bedsit songs, irresistible choruses’ – Get Ready To Rock

‘A very different prospect indeed. Ones to watch for sure’ – ERB Magazine

‘Memorable for all the right reasons, glorious vocal work’ – Music News Monthly

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Words and photo by Naomi Dryden-Smith, you can find her Louder Than War archive here.

Photo by César Vásquez-Altamirano supplied