Deleter releases brand new single “Pitchfork”

Deleter are a band determined to add their own meaningful mark on Manchester’s decorated musical history and their output so far suggests they’re already well on their way. The five-piece post punk outfit have arrived with a sound that channels contradiction, shifting between spacious, almost dreamlike textures and gripping bursts of abrasive intensity. Built on punk energy, their music combines experimentation with a knack for memorable hooks, resulting songs that feel equally impactful and entirely original.

The story behind the band is just as engaging as the music itself; Deleter came together through online platforms including JoinMyBand, Vampyr, a dating app designed for musicians and a handful of direct messages. A collection of strangers quickly bloomed into a shared creative endeavour, united by the steadfast desire to build something thoroughly unique within Manchester’s alternative music sphere.

Punk remains the beating heart of the band’s ethos but it’s constantly pushed into new areas through unexpected harmonic choices and adventurous arrangements. Biting guitar lines collide with jazz-inspired chord progressions, while jittery rhythms, clattering instrumentation and impassioned charged vocals all coalesce to form an intensity that’s still instilled with melody.

An important part of their joutnry has been their ongoing relationship with producer Stephen Harrison and by working together at The Warren in Sheffield, formerly the creative base of The Fat White Family, the collaboration has helped create a sound that distils both the band’s energy and their more intricate musical ideas. In February, they made their artistic entrance with the debut single “Anaconda Walkaway” quickly followed up by their sophomore outing “Son of Sam” which landed the next month.

Now they bring us their latest releasing with their brand new third single titled “Pitchfork,” a song which examines the political paralysis experienced by those who find themselves caught between increasingly polarised positions, suggesting that remaining neutral has itself become a political statement within today’s cultural landscape. Thematically, “Pitchfork” explores the discomfort of existing between opposing extremes, with its inspiration arriving from Aaron Sorkin’s theatrical adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Drawing from that influence, the song reflects on the growing difficulty of occupying the middle ground in an era increasingly defined by division. Counted in with the taps of drum sticks, the track erupts with a surge of twanging chords and punch drums before jumping into a bouncy alternative rock scene that rolls with slick guitar grooves capped by expressive vocal leads. The theatrical vocal performance glides above the steady momentum of the arrangement which drops back and builds back up with pulsing bass guitar lines and wailing textures before launching into a bright chorus brimming with catchy hooks and uplifting energy.

Recorded in just a single day at The Warren, “Pitchfork” sees Deleter continue framing profound concepts in thrilling rock settings, resulting in an epic jam that’s instantly memorable and fiercely original from start to finish. Still early in their journey, Deleter already show the flair of a band that knows where they’re going and we can’t wait to see where that exciting path takes them. Recent performances alongside Scorched Lungs and Swivel at The Castle Hotel have continued to strengthen their presence within the UK’s alternative scene as they continue to go from strength to strength on what’s sure to be their breakout year.

Listen to Pitchfork below

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