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| Submission declined on 15 November 2023 by Lopifalko (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.
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| Submission declined on 15 November 2023 by Timtrent (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Timtrent 10 months ago. | |
Comment: Doesn't meet WP:GNG or WP:NMUSIC. At the least it requires multiple independent reliable sources with WP:SIGCOV, not interviews, not promotional material. Lopifalko (talk) 21:00, 15 November 2023 (UTC)
DEADLETTER | |
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 The band DEADLETTER | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Yorkshire |
| Genres | Alternative rock · Post-punk · Crank Wave |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Members | Zac Lawrence Poppy Richler Will King Alfie Husband Will King Sam Jones |
| Website | deadletter-band |
DEADLETTER is an alternative rock/post-punk band based in London, England.[1]. As of 2023, The band consists of lead vocalist Zac Lawrence, guitarists Will King and Samuel Jones, saxophonist Poppy Richler, bassist George Ulyott and drummer Alfie Husband[2].
Background
[edit]Zac, George and Alfie have been playing music together for years back in Yorkshire, where they come from[3]. In 2017, they moved to London and Will joined them to form the band Mice On Mars, that would become a couple of months later DEADLETTER, with the addition of saxophonist Poppy Richler and guitarist Sam Jones.
Releases
[edit]The band released a couple of singles before releasing their first EP, Heat! in 2022, containing singles Binge, Madge's Declaration and Weights. The EP was released via British independant label SO Recordings.[4]
The band released two singles in 2023, The Snitching Hour and Degenerate Inanimate[5]
On September 13th 2024 Deadletter released their debut record titled "Hysterical Strength" on Rough Trade. German music magazine VISIONS named it one of their records of the week[6] and gave it a 9 out of 12 rating[7]. British music magazine NME gave "Hysterical Strength" a 4 out of 5 rating[8] writng: "the post-punk band are in thrall to life’s contradictions, busking at the crossroads where beauty meets brutality, fearsomely strong while also embracing the hysteria."
References
[edit]- ^ "Deadletter, les sales gosses anglais à suivre de près | Les Inrocks". www.lesinrocks.com.
- ^ "Deadletter – Singular Artists".
- ^ "DEADLETTER : Longue vie au post-punk !". RTBF.
- ^ "DEADLETTER Released Heat EP Via SO Recordings". November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Deadletter share new single 'Degenerate Inanimate'". faroutmagazine.co.uk. July 12, 2023.
- ^ Redaktion, Online (2024-09-13). "Draußen! Neue Alben von Die Nerven, The Jesus Lizard, Antilopen Gang und mehr". VISIONS.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Deadletter: Hysterical Strength (Review)". VISIONS.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Pilley, Max (2024-09-13). "Deadletter – 'Hysterical Strength' review: post-punk that revels in life's contradictions". NME. Retrieved 2024-09-28.