How foolish could we be,
to think we’d find our clarity
When love is torn from existence without warning, reality fractures into splinters of confusion. Time skips like a scratched vinyl record, repeating blurred echoes of better days, leaving a relentless ache beneath every waking moment. This existential dislocation forms the emotional core of DECEITS‘ stunning new release, All We Are (Are Memories). Los Angeles’s dynamic trio dives headlong into this disorienting limbo, breathing fiery new life into post-punk by discarding cold detachment in favor of lush, heartfelt emotion.
Taking their name from a track by The Wild Flowers, DECEITS have steadily grown a dedicated following in the gothic underground through their irresistible blend of emotive textures and passionate performances. Unashamedly vibrant, the group moves beyond genre clichés, drawing inspiration not only from stalwarts like The Cure, Human Tetris, Motorama, Chameleons, and For Against but also reaching boldly into eclectic sonic influences.
Comprising vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Kevin “Puppy” Moreno, guitarist Skylar Francise, and percussionist Francisco Saenz, DECEITS capture the bittersweet romance of early Cure and the tense, evocative melodies reminiscent of Interpol’s debut. All We Are (Are Memories) confronts the helplessness of navigating a reality stripped bare when love suddenly vanishes. Moreno’s impassioned vocals soar through choruses drenched in longing, affirming that some fates remain tragically immutable, despite our best efforts.
Driven by infectious basslines and propulsive rhythms that compel movement, the track is elevated by shimmering guitars and lush keyboards, creating an enveloping atmosphere both beautiful and deeply affecting. DECEITS delivers an emotionally charged meditation on loss and the persistent ache of memories, proving,.
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DECEITS independently released their debut studio album, If There’s No Heaven… in November 2023. Fueled by standout modern goth anthems like Drowning In An Empty Sea and Mi Amor, Mi Vampira, the record garnered widespread acclaim, propelling the band on a successful U.S. tour. Their rise culminated in a headline show at Los Angeles’s prestigious El Rey Theater.
DECEITS will grace the stage at Pasadena’s Cruel World Festival tomorrow.
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