There is a bluesy undertone to DEADSET’s songwriting and sonics on the “Party Line” single. It’s a moody post-punk reflection on the worrying upswing of misogyny and violence against women in recent years and the brooding, melodic bass line paired with the edgy guitar tone and nearly ragged vocals fit the subject matter well. The song soars and burns and sways with an internal pressure that cycles up with an intense urgency as the song progresses and flames out in the end. Fans of Bambara’s own genre-bending and Iceage’s swing to dark glam punk will appreciate the style here and the way DEADSET combines a sensitivity with the subject matter and a dramatic flair for rock theater in the songwriting. Listen to “Party Line” on Spotify and follow DEADSET from Hull, UK at the links provided. The group released its latest EP A Place Called Home on May 16, 2025 via Man Demolish Records.
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