Irish Artist Meryl Streek announces new album Songs For The Deceased

Irish punk artist Meryl Streek has announced his sophomore, Songs For The Deceased, to be released on October 25.

Described by Streek as as “A collection of stories about Betrayal, Murder, Injustice, and Corruption around my hometown of Dublin,” the album consists of 14 tracks and was announced with the release of lead single ‘Paddy’, dedicated to the artist’s late uncle.

Announcing the release of track on social media, Streek said "I’ll also be announcing lots of other details coming with it re the new album!"

I’ve a new single coming out on July 3rd called Paddy I’ll also be announcing lots of other details coming with it re the new album! Click the link below and pre save it today!! Thanks so much! ❤️https://t.co/vmbM8fXtgk pic.twitter.com/OObODbC1aZ

— Meryl Streek (@MerylStreek) June 21, 2024

Debuting in 2022 with the album 796, Streek garnered acclaim for his unique combination of experimental electronica and punk, performing at the O2 Forum Kentish Town within a year of the record's release.

Recorded in Dublin’s Darklands studio, Songs For The Deceased mixes news samples, electronic beats, and traditional music, all grounded in Irish socio-economic commentary, according to a statement.

The album features collaborations from several punk artists, including Benefits’ Ben Kingsley, and guitarist Oliver Ackermann of A Place to Bury Strangers.

Produced by Dan Doherty (Fontaines DC), the album ranges from personal songs like ‘Paddy’ to ‘The Stardust’, a song about the tragic 1981 fire at the Stardust Disco.

Check out the tracklist for Songs for the Deceased below:
1. 'Welcome'
2. 'Fine Jail'
3. 'If This Is Life'
4. 'Bertie'
5. 'Counting Sheep'
6. 'Dogs'
7. 'By One's Own Hand'
8. 'Paddy'
9. 'Interlude'
10. 'Gambling Death'
11. 'Terence'
12. 'The Industry'
13. 'Murder'
14. 'The Stardust'