heavy wild announce debut EP ‘Death Dreams’

New single ‘Wasteland’ out now – listen here

First-ever US shows & London EP launch in May

London’s own lo-fi rock powerhouse, heavy wild, are making waves with the announcement of their debut EP, ‘Death Dreams,’ set for release on May 28. Alongside this revelation, the band drops their latest single, Wasteland—a raw, introspective track that dives deep into themes of fractured relationships, brushes with the law, and personal battles.

Frontman and songwriter Wolfgang Harte describes Wasteland as both dark and defiant: “Ultimately, it’s an optimistic track. It’s about surviving the wreckage and pushing forward. I started with this hypnotic bassline, and as I played it over and over, all these memories started flooding in. The song became a way of processing everything—standing in the chaos and saying, ‘fuck it, just keep going.’”

Drenched in distorted synths, shimmering guitars, and fuzzed-out vocals, Wasteland takes inspiration from the golden era of lo-fi rock. Harte cites early records from Wavves, Beach Fossils, Small Black, Girls, and Crocodiles as key influences. “I wanted the song to feel like it could fall apart at any moment—that frenetic, unhinged energy,” he explains.

‘Death Dreams’ – A sonic collision of lo-fi, post-punk, and garage rock

A fusion of alternative rock, post-punk, shoegaze, and grunge, ‘Death Dreams’ is the culmination of heavy wild’s sonic evolution, crafted in collaboration with producer Paolo Ruiu. Reflecting on the EP, Harte shares: “I never write with a specific theme in mind, but looking back, it’s clear these songs come from the same place. There’s chaos, intensity, but also moments of reflection. Some fan favourites made the cut, but there’s fresh material too—I can’t wait for people to hear where this project is heading.”

heavy wild hit the road – Debut US shows & London EP release party

Already known for electrifying live shows, heavy wild have been tearing through the UK and Europe, sharing stages with the likes of HighSchool, Swim Deep, and Chicago’s Blood Club. Fresh off their first UK headline tour, the band is now set to make their US debut with two back-to-back gigs in New York this May, before returning home for a special EP launch at Sebright Arms on May 30.

Live Dates – Grab your tickets now

• May 23 – New York, Berlin Under A
• May 24 – New York, Alphaville
• May 30 – London, Sebright Arms
• October 9 – Paris, Supersonic

‘Death Dreams’ track list

1. Wasteland
2. Hurricane Wings
3. Dope Gods
4. Disappear
5. Death Dreams

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