Dead Orchards
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Indie rock, dark wave, alternative rock, dream pop |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Members | Simon Adams Bobby Faghihi |
Dead Orchards are an English indie rock band formed in London, England in 2016. The band consists of multi-instrumentalist Simon Adams and vocalist-guitarist Bobby Faghihi who met as students.[1] To date, the band have released 4 full albums and 3 EPs. Dead Orchards write, record and produce everything independently and have developed a sound that sits comfortably between alternative, electronica, darkwave and dream pop.[2]
History
After originally starting as a lo-fi acoustic outfit[3] in 2016, the band changed direction in the early 2020s, moving towards a more electronic, synth-driven sound, with their 2024 album "No Longer Will We Dream" drawing on a wide range of influences and instruments.[4] On reviewing their 2024 album, RGM described the record as "a refreshing mix of acoustic roots and electronic ambition that makes it feel like Dead Orchards are paving a unique path forward."[5] Rats on the Run said the album contains "the very purest form of post punk".[6] Their 2026 release "This Was Always Yours" has been described as murky and emotional, but with different styles from track to track, mixing dreamy sounds with stronger electronic moments.[7]
Dead Orchards have played a number of London venues such as The Water Rats, Hope and Anchor, Half Moon and 229.
Discography
Albums
- Sins In Lo-fi (2020)
- I Sometimes Wonder Where You Are Now (2023)
- No Longer Will We Dream (2024)
- This Was Always Yours (2026)
Extended Plays
- Postpone Everything From Now On (2021)
- Months Tied Unremembering (2022)
- Try (2023)
References
- ↑ "RGM INTRODUCING – WE INTERVIEW DEAD ORCHARDS". RGM Magazine. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ↑ Vandergast, Amelia (2026-03-19). "Bask in the Glow of Neon-Stroked Darkwave Electronica Desire with 'Something Real' by Dead Orchards -". A&R Factory. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ Boom, Click Roll (2024-11-24). "SINGLE REVIEW: Kempsey's Weekly Round-Up 18/11/24 - 24/11/24". Click Roll Boom. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ↑ Magazine, BabyStep (2024-09-06). "DEAD ORCHARDS: TRACKS THAT SHAPED OUR SOUND". Babystep Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ↑ "WE REVIEW THE NEW ALBUM FROM DEAD ORCHARDS". RGM Magazine. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ↑ RatsontheRun (2024-11-21). "Album Review: Dead Orchards – 'No Longer Will We Dream'". Rats on the Run. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ↑ VERDOUX, LAURY (2026-03-14). "WE REVIEW THE NEW ALBUM FROM DEAD ORCHARDS – THIS WAS ALWAYS YOURS". rgm.press. Retrieved 2026-05-18.