London alt-pop collective The Deadmans has presented a fresh video for the track “Tattoo Season.” This work has become a vivid addition to their self-titled debut album, which is already available on both digital platforms and 12-inch vinyl. The Deadmans project is not just a musical group in the usual sense, but a full-fledged art performance, where soundscapes are masterfully intertwined with visual aesthetics in the spirit of David Lynch.
The Story Behind: From Matching Tattoos to the Philosophy of Freedom
The track is based on the creative tandem of American lyricist Lauren Sages Browning and producer Harry Deadman. Lauren herself notes that “Tattoo Season” is a metaphor for the rapid life changes that overtake us when we meet “that special” person. The song’s title originated from the couple’s personal experience: at the very beginning of their relationship, they spent a lot of time in tattoo parlors, getting small matching tattoos. In tattoo culture, such drawings often become a symbol of an unspoken contract and common interests, but in the song, this motif is reinterpreted: here, obligations are viewed not as shackles, but as a key to achieving true inner freedom.
Visual Code and Limbo Aesthetics
The music video, filmed by the band members themselves, transports the viewer to “Deadmans Motel” – a surreal, shimmering space resembling a kind of purgatory. The visuals are full of life and that specific, awkward, yet sincere joy that so captivates the eye. Interestingly, the characters in the video are connected by plotlines to other works by the group, which turns their videography into a cohesive cinematic universe.
Production Scale
Work on the album took place all over the world: recordings were made in Paris, London, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and Australia. Ruairi O’Flaherty, known for his collaborations with Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, was responsible for the final sound. This approach guaranteed a high level of production, which is felt in every chord.
| Track | Duration/Status |
|---|---|
| Nice Kid | Album track |
| Tattoo Season | Single / Video |
| Cynthia | Album track |
| Opposite Of Lonely | Album track |
At a recent private show at London’s Elektrowerkz club, the band demonstrated their potential by putting on an immersive performance. While the musicians are keeping their next steps a secret, one thing is certain: The Deadmans are setting a new standard in the integration of tattoo aesthetics into contemporary art.