Music
10 Feb 23

Track of the Day: Dead at the Ritz - 'Ignite'

With Jacknife Lee helming production for the band's debut single, no less, it was bound to be an impressive introduction to the nostalgic noise-rockers.

For fans of Fontaines D.C., The Murder Capital and The Walkmen, these three angry Irishmen combined forces with one brave Englishman in London six months ago, with stories of angst and tales of traumatic romance were shared over mediocre pints of Guinness.

Debut single 'Ignite' is all of these things on a booming bassline that grips the listener by the neck and doesn't let go. Opening with a guitar riff that harks a back to the days of How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, the raw, playful vocals morph and fade depending on the lyrical message.

With some BBC introducing radio play already in the bag and some 2023 festival dates already stacked up, Dead At The Ritz are currently engrossed in finishing their debut album.

'Ignite' was recorded at Perry Vale Studios in London by Pat Collier and mixed by super-producer Garret "Jacknife" Lee (U2, REM). Frenetic drum beats, hazy faraway fuzz and crystal clear vocals that echo Primal Scream, Dead at the Ritz are worth keeping your eye on.

Listen to the new single below.