A daring new brand of alternative music soars forth from the heart of Scotland. Upcoming indie band Deavenu releases their punchy debut EP, "Dumb Days," three tracks of angst, melody, and unabashed energy. This EP is a statement of a band ready to make a splash. Born in 2024 in Perth, Scotland, Deavenu is a 5 piece band with a scattered lineup from around the country, Amber (lead vocals, Largs), Evan (rhythm guitar, Dundee), Eilidh (drums, Alloa), Archie (lead guitar, Kinross), and Ronin (bass, Fife). Bonded by a love of punchy hooks and meaningful lyrics, the quartet draws on the combined influences of Catfish and the Bottlemen, Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, and Oasis to create refreshingly earnest and edgy music.
The title track, "Dumb Days," bottles this emotional mayhem that comes with youth and dashes it out. Steeped in heavy guitar lines and Amber's powerhouse vocals that rip through an anthem of disillusionment and rally for anyone feeling stuck in life's in-between moments. It's equal parts restless and reflective, bound by an irresistible chorus that twinkles long after the song has ended. "Sober (Remastered)" keeps the fires burning. This version's more polished production and precise execution rejuvenate a song simmering in frustration and longing. It also demonstrates Deavenu's grasp of rawness versus precision as it moves along the spectrum from one extreme to another.
"Head In The Clouds" has a cloudy, melodic drift between escapist fantasy and sharp self-awareness. It's a daydream belying introspective lyrics and offers another, softer side of the band's identity, no less potent. In a mere three songs and under ten minutes, "Dumb Days' presents a complete emotional arc from the loud disillusionment to the quiet center of the material. Listen to Dumb Days on all major platforms now, and keep those ears perked on Deavenu, as Scotland's most exciting indie breakthrough is just beginning.