Chosen by Monk
The Denver punk rockers prepare for the release of their latest album, and an imminent visit to this little corner of the Überverse, by teaming up with Aimee from Californian ska-punks The Interruptors for what turned out to be a very personal meeting of hearts and souls:
I wish I could express how proud we are about this collaboration, as well as how grateful we are to The Interrupters in their willingness to work with us on this one, declares DP frontman Gregg Deal.
In all honesty, this has been in the works in conversation and execution for several years and can’t wait to share the very personal backstory on this.
The very real and palatable feeling of not belonging and finding solace through music, community and found family is something so many of us can understand on multiple levels.
I’m a fan of The Interrupters but also know through their music and first-hand how genuine they are in their mutual feeling and understanding of what this music does.
‘Never Alone’ is a homage to that familiar feeling of finding purpose in one’s self. Finding it through accessible means like music, community and the shared experiences associated with it. To share this with The Interrupters – Aimee, Kevin, Justin and Jesse – is a dream.
These are four fantastic people that don’t just understand these ideas, but stand by it in their love and compassion for the very human feelings of needing to find your place in the world. We’re super proud to share space with them as family.
The Interrupters drummer Jesse Bivona adds:
Collaborating with friends is the best thing ever. We are so honoured to be a part of ‘Never Alone’ with the incredible Dead Pioneers. We love them so much.
This song centres around finding community, enduring hard times and celebrating good times together. Paving our own road and becoming FAMILY. A message that resonates with us deeply and we hope it resonates with you too!
Gregg Deal continued:
To hear Aimee’s voice in the chorus is overwhelming, to be sure.
Besides the fact that she has a powerhouse of a voice, I hear the sound of a six-year friendship with Aimee and the Bivona boys with my own family, that predates Dead Pioneers. I am so grateful to this friendship, especially watching Aimee and my oldest kid Sage become close.
When we say ‘Never Alone’, we mean it, knowing that the band, The Interrupters, are friends, hell, family, that truly believe these things along with us. I’m beyond grateful to share this with them, if not outwardly overwhelmed and emotional by it. What an incredible full circle moment.
- ‘Wagon Burner‘ will be released on 26 June via Hassle Records.
- Dead Pioneers will play two headline shows in Galway and Dublin, before making their ÜK festival debut at 2000Trees on Saturday 11 July. They will then play three co-headline shows with Petrol Girls.
