Deathcrash Turn Quiet Tension Into Release on Somersaults
London’s Deathcrash return with Somersaults, released on February 27, 2026 — a record that refines their fragile, slow-burning blend of indie and post-rock into something even more controlled, more patient, and quietly devastating.
Since their emergence, Deathcrash have built a reputation for restraint. Where many post-rock bands chase crescendos as spectacle, they pursue them as consequence. Their music unfolds gradually, favouring minimal beginnings that accumulate emotional weight over time. Somersaults continues that philosophy, but with sharper focus and a deeper sense of cohesion.
The album moves like its title suggests: a forward motion that requires vulnerability before landing. Songs often begin in near stillness — clean guitars, hushed vocals, sparse percussion — before expanding into fuller, textured arrangements. When the swell arrives, it feels earned rather than imposed.
Deathcrash operate in a space between intimacy and immensity. Their indie sensibility keeps melodies grounded and human, while post-rock structures allow for slow architectural growth. Guitars shimmer without excess. Drums enter carefully, sometimes barely more than a pulse at first, gradually pushing the track toward release. Vocals remain understated, often blending into the instrumental fabric rather than sitting prominently above it.
Lyrically, Somersaults leans into themes of change, uncertainty, and emotional recalibration. There is a reflective tone throughout — not nostalgic, but observant. The songs feel less like declarations and more like internal dialogues unfolding in real time.
What stands out most is the band’s discipline. Silence and space are treated as compositional tools. Dynamics are handled with precision. Instead of overwhelming the listener, Deathcrash invite immersion. The album rewards patience, revealing its depth gradually rather than immediately.
The production captures this balance beautifully. There is warmth in the mix, but also clarity. Each instrument occupies its own space, allowing textures to breathe. When distortion enters, it expands outward like a horizon rather than crashing forward.
Within the contemporary indie and post-rock landscape, Somersaults feels deliberate and assured. It does not rely on genre clichés or dramatic gestures. Instead, it leans into subtlety — trusting tension, repetition, and gradual expansion to carry emotional impact.
Deathcrash have always thrived in the in-between moments: the quiet before the swell, the space after the chord fades. On Somersaults, they turn that in-between into the main event.
A patient, immersive record that values atmosphere over excess, Somersaults confirms Deathcrash as one of London’s most quietly compelling voices in indie and post-rock — a band that understands that sometimes the most powerful movement is the one that unfolds slowly.
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