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Post-Punk Outfit Death Valley Dreams Debuts New Single “Leave Me Alone”

In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, shadows of its industrial past linger like ghosts. Once flourishing from the fruits of coal mining, the region has since grappled with economic desolation, unsettling crime rates, and the disheartening tentacles of opioid addiction. These troubles have led some academic analyses to label this locale as the “least happy place in the US.”

Yet, amidst the grayness, a defiant spark ignites: Death Valley Dreams. This native ensemble, with its intoxicating blend of indie alternative and synth rock, seems to drink deeply from the town’s poignant, if somber, spirit. Rather than succumbing to the pall of despair, the group transmutes the very essence of their environment into symphonic alchemy. Their craft unveils a mosaic of evocative melodies, profound poetic ponderings, richly layered guitars, and entrancing synth orchestrations, capturing the raw emotional breadth of a town familiar with struggle, but unfamiliar with surrender.

Death Valley Dreams has released a new single called “Leave Me Alone,” featuring Brandon Yeagley of Crobot. The song is a vibrant mix of new wave pop and showcases the band’s exceptional musical skills. The release comes ahead of their appearances at the Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festivals. With the song, the band ensnars listeners with magnetic hooks that cling, thumping rock rhythms that demand a foot-tap, ethereal guitar wails that speak to the soul, and lush synthesizers that engulf one in a sonic embrace.

Evoking the electrifying dynamism of The Killers, the gritty edge of The Strokes, the danceable allure of Franz Ferdinand, and the brooding mystique of Interpol, “Leave Me Alone” is a tempestuous, yet exhilarating ride.

“Originally we had a certain a singer with a higher voice of a well-known band from the UK in mind for this song,” teases vocalist Nick Coyle, coyly. “When that ended up falling through, I thought who do I know whose voice would fit what we were hearing? Instantly I thought of my old friend Brandon Yeagley of Crobot. I called him up and he came down to my home studio and absolutely killed it.”

Listen below:

In the haunting refrains of Death Valley Dreams, one finds more than just music—it’s an elixir for souls searching for comfort amid life’s tumultuous currents. Their melodies are parables of the strength found in facing adversity. When the band strikes a chord, they aren’t just resonating with the strings of their instruments, but with the very heartstrings of their listeners. They implore one to confront and accept the sombre hues of human existence.
Yet, in their artistry, they also underscore an eternal truth: that even in the most barren landscapes, there can blossom an unexpected beauty. Just as roses defiantly push through urban concrete, Death Valley Dreams is a beacon, proving that from the bleakest terrains, inspiration and hope can—and do—emerge.
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Alice Teeple

Alice Teeple is a photographer, multidisciplinary artist, and writer. She is not in Tin Machine.

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