After more than a year without new music, Slothrust is back with “Burn the Deck,” the first new release since the band’s 2025 Wildcard EP. The single also marks the beginning of a new chapter as the Los Angeles-based trio prepares to release its debut for Equal Vision Records.
Led by vocalist and guitarist Leah Wellbaum, Slothrust has earned a reputation for pairing alternative rock with adventurous songwriting that rarely follows a predictable path. “Burn the Deck” continues that approach, delivering a driving, guitar-centered sound while encouraging listeners to question the systems and influences that shape their everyday lives.
The release arrives alongside the announcement of The Dystopian Theatre Tour, which kicks off this fall and includes a Sacramento stop at Harlow’s on October 30. While details of the band’s forthcoming album have yet to be revealed, “Burn the Deck” offers an intriguing first look at what’s to come.
For longtime fans, the single marks Slothrust’s return after an extended break from releasing new music. For those discovering the band for the first time, it’s a reminder that some of the most interesting alternative rock continues to come from artists willing to challenge expectations rather than follow them.
Whether “Burn the Deck” is a preview of the band’s next musical direction or simply the opening chapter of a larger story, it’s enough to make us curious about what’s coming next.
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