Yorkshire’s The Sherlocks ring in their first decade with the dramatic, dynamic, and utterly all-consuming indie rock anthem “Death of Me,” a seductive eruption of passion inviting us to take life by the reins and ride that roller-coaster for as long as we can.
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There’s nothing like a larger-than-life indie rock anthem to make us feel invincible; to not just capture the spirit of our youth, but to channel that visceral, beautiful energy and emotion from the air, into our ears, and deep down into our souls.
It’s how I feel to this day every time I hear “Mr. Brightside,” and I swear The Sherlocks must have taken a cue or two from The Killers’ playbook when the Yorkshire band, now ten years into a successful career of their own, recorded their latest single. Dramatic, dynamic, and utterly all-consuming, “Death of Me” is a seductive eruption of passion inviting us to take life by the reins and ride that roller-coaster for as long as possible; to hold on tight to the people who make life worth living, and lean into those things that make you feel alive.
It’s hanging over my head
And driving me into the ground
Waking up on the wrong side of bed
Then it’s following me around
In the middle of nowhere again
And I can’t hear a sound
As I wait for the pin drop to fall
Will it all come crashing down
I’ll wait for you
Released May 31st via TeddyBoy Records, “Death of Me” is The Sherlocks’ first song of the year following last August’s fourth album People Like Me & You and the release of their first live album, Live at Sheffield (recorded at Sheffield’s O2 Academy), this past March. Formed in 2010 and releasing music since 2014, The Sherlocks are one of Northern England’s finest indie rock exports, with a fiery, searing alternative/indie rock sound and a formidable treasure trove of hard-hitting hits in their now decade-strong catalog. Hailing from South Yorkshire, the band of Kiaran Crook (lead vocals, guitar), Brandon Crook (drums), Alex Procter (guitar), and Trent Jackson (bass) are still very much in their heyday, growing a bigger following each year, pushing themselves with every record they put out and every tour they embark on.
“Death of Me” is a particularly special addition to The Sherlocks’ catalog as they imbue their vibrant guitar-driven indie rock with a bit of that new wave and synth-pop sound that once made The Killers’ Hot Fuss so unforgettable. It’s that magic musical touch that we also hear in bands like Walk the Moon and Neon Trees, who have found their own paths to critical acclaim over the years.
“This song is a pure sing-a-long anthem, made for the big outdoor gigs and festivals,” The Sherlocks’ drummer Brandon Crook smiles. “We feel like we’ve taken another huge leap forward sonically. The whole tune feels youthful and uplifting. Can’t wait to play this one live for everyone!”
There’s no denying this song’s cinematic, infectiously charge; from the moment Crook’s sticks crash down on his drum set, the whole band let loose in a flood of roaring riffs and a glistening melodies. They hit a critical climax in the chorus as vocalist / guitarist Kiaran Crook (brother of Brandon) lets his voice fly, singing:
Golden moments,
That me and you will never get back
You’re insecure, you wanted more
Now darling I can see
Why you’ll be the death of me
“‘Death of Me’ is a song that fell into our hands really quickly, and I remember being really excited about it and wanting to demo it straight away,” Kiaran Crook tells Atwood Magazine. “All the parts just seem to come together, and it felt like we were going somewhere different with it, like turning a corner we’d never been around before. When I played it to the rest of the lads, they all loved it, and it’s the one that started the recording sessions. As soon as we got it down, we knew we wanted that track to be the first thing we share with people, and the reaction has honestly been incredible. Probably the best reaction we’ve ever had to one of our songs!”
“This feels like the freshest thing we’ve done in a while, in the sense that we know we can write and record rock ‘n’ roll tunes no problem, and don’t get me wrong, we love doing that! But this song came about and immediately felt different, almost like it wasn’t crying out for guitars quite as much. We gave the song a minimalistic approach in many ways, and I think it ended up sounding like nothing we’ve done before because of that.”
Are you hanging on by a thread?
Or are you pulling the wool over me?
Why are we sitting pretty in the harbour?
We should try our luck on the sea
Yeah, we’ll set off early in the morning
Now it’s just gone 12:15
Will we ever change and do we have to?
So long as we are making sure we’re living for
All of these golden moments,
That me and you will never get back
You’re insecure, you wanted more
Now darling I can see
Why you’ll be the death of me
“Death of Me” is smile-inducing and unrelenting: An inspiring three-and-a-half-minute revelry that reminds us just how great life can be when it’s at its best.
That The Sherlocks can give us that freedom – that blissful escape – is a testament to their talents as songwriting and as recording artists; quite frankly, we can’t wait to hear what their second decade will have in store, because if this is how it’s starting off, there’s surely more magic to come!
All of these golden moments
We’ll never get back
Yeah, I’ll always hold these moments
Forever, this light always shines for you
All of these golden moments,
That me and you will never get back
You’re insecure, you wanted more
Now darling I can see
Why you’ll be the death of me
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