Delta Sleep, renowned for their innovative sound and poignant lyrics, will release their fourth studio album, Blue Garden, on October 11 through the band’s own imprint Sofa Boy Records in partnership with Wax Bodega.
The first single “Figure In The Dark” is now streaming everywhere.
Frontman Devin Yüceil says, “This one is loosely based on the film The Neverending Story. It is also about finding your place in a world where people live in silence, and are afraid to speak out for what is right.”
Like “listening to a soundtrack to some blissful utopian dream” as praised by Gold Flake Paint, Delta Sleep’s latest work marks the band’s heaviest record yet, blending dark themes with a glimmer of hope.
Recorded at Daft Studios in Belgium with producer Mark Roberts (Black Peaks, Toska, The Physics House Band), Blue Garden reflects a departure from previous quick studio sessions. Instead, the band embraced a collaborative approach, incorporating new instrumentation, electronic samples, and synths over a focused two-and-a-half-week period.
The album’s lyrical content addresses themes of despair and resilience amidst global crises, particularly underscored by the current situation in Palestine. Yüceil describes the album as a response to the pervasive sense of helplessness and the struggle to find personal solace amid widespread turmoil.
“It feels like there’s a grey cloud over everything that’s always in the back of your mind. There’s this thing happening that’s not right and it’s clouding any sense of joy or happiness and yet we still have to carry on with our normal lives,” says Yüceil. “It’s about not knowing what to do and not knowing how to talk about it.”
“The polarity between shadows and light play a big part in the themes for this album, both in the lyrics and the music. Musically speaking this feels like our heaviest / darkest album to date, but in other instances it could be our most melodic, light and poppy album. Lyrically the album is very introspective, processing the heaviness and pressures of the world. A mood that is heavily influenced by the ongoing brutal, and seemingly never ending slaughter of the Palestinian people by Israeli forces — casting a shadow of depression, terror and helplessness over the world of today.”
Musically, Blue Garden traverses a landscape of dark and light, with influences from punk, indie, and electronic genres.
“Being a filmmaker / cinematographer I always have to be very aware of shadows and light. Photography is about balancing the interplay between light and dark, and through that balance you can evoke a lot of different emotions,” notes Yüceil. “Particularly, the absence of light can generate a lot of mood and depth and contrast to an image. I wanted to explore that in a lyrical sense, trying to transpose those primarily visual themes onto real life, and to look at how they might be relatable within the world of politics, love, mental health, interpersonal relationships, etc.”
Tracks like the first single, “Figure In The Dark,” and “Sunchaser” showcase the band’s evolution, combining intricate rhythms and melodies to push their sound into new territories. The album’s visual elements, including artwork by Daniele Castellano and a companion video for the track “Dawn,” deepen its thematic impact.
Delta Sleep, known for their dynamic live performances and critical acclaim, will tour the US in October, followed by a UK co-headline tour with And So I Watch You From Afar and festival appearances in Italy and the UK. With a growing global following and a #1 Bandcamp Rock Chart hit, Blue Garden promises to solidify the band’s reputation as pioneers in their genre.
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| Festival Dates: Friday, August 16, 2024 – ARCTANGENT FESTIVAL, BRISTOL, UK 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 Room |