
‘New Romantic aftertastes, lovelorn vocals that evoke images of Queen. It’s sumptuous stuff’ - Classic Rock Magazine
‘Astonishing’ - Nick Cave
‘It is its own thing. Could be like reading the opening chapter of a future bestseller’ - Planet Rock
‘Nothing short of alluring. This band is going to need a bigger stage’ - Louder Than War
‘Suave, evocative, dark indie-rock that could easily fill a stadium’ - A&R Factory


‘Noir-tinged alt rock at its most immersive. Electric performance' - MARVIN Magazine






#1 & #4 TRACK OF THE WEEK




ADDED TO INTERNATIONAL IN-FLIGHT ROCK PLAYLIST
NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS






'Astonishing' - Nick Cave








'Clever and commanding - a classy affair with a big chorus'
'It is its own thing. Could be like opening the opening chapter of a future bestseller'
'Frontman Paul Shine has ''future rockstar'' written all over him'
'Luminary in their own right. Unparalleled artistry'
'Dead Writers' story will only grow more compelling with time'
‘Addictive melodies and swagger. Primed to one day cause an explosion’
‘Epic and arena-worthy. Shine has the persona and confidence of a man headlining a stadium’


‘Memorable for all the right reasons, glorious vocal work’
Featured 'INCOMING' Artist (full-page in print)
‘New Romantic aftertastes, lovelorn vocals that evoke images of Queen. It’s sumptuous stuff’
Featured on The Red Hand Files & Bad Seed TeeVee YouTube Channel
PRESS


Featured Artist on 'British Invasion' Issue 2025
'Noir-tinged alt rock at its most immersive. Electric performance'

Dead Writers transport you into a fever dream of rock and roll elegance, literary mystique, electric passion, black velvet and poetic fire. Their literature-inspired vision melds the Romantic era’s aesthetics and yearning spirit with a slick dark edge for the modern stage. A heady fusion of Gothic charm, theatrics, post-punk urgency and glam-rock swagger, their music blends atmospheric textures, melodic finesse, and a captivating visual presence that exudes confidence and timeless appeal.
Described by Nick Cave as 'astonishing', Dead Writers weave a rich tapestry of influences into a sound distinctly their own, channeling the anthemic power of Queen, the melancholy of The Cure, the glam-infused drama of Suede and Placebo, and the lyrical intensity of Manic Street Preachers. Combining both memorable choruses and introspective depth, their songs explore the complexities of the human condition through evocative lyricism and emotional nuance, delving into themes of spiritual restlessness, self-search, and the wounds of love, heartbreak, nostalgia and longing. Their cinematic music videos, rich with artistic references, have become a vivid signature of their creative world.
Rising from the London indie scene and led by frontman Paul Shine’s soaring vocals, sophisticated songwriting and magnetic stage presence, Dead Writers' have steadily honed their sound and built a growing following through live shows that have been reviewed as 'spellbinding' and 'arena-worthy'. The band has opened for international acts like Pale Waves and Hannah Wicklund, played KOKO Camden for MARVIN Magazine’s launch co-hosted by Yungblud, headlined WildFire Festival (Scotland), reached the semifinals of the Pilton Stage competition for Glastonbury 2024, and performed across London grassroots venues and UK independent festivals.
In their formative days, their lockdown cover of Nick Cave’s ‘(Are You) The One That I’ve Been Waiting For?’ earned praise from the artist himself on his blog The Red Hand Files and was featured on the Bad Seed TeeVee YouTube channel, sparking a wave of new fans across the globe.
With three single releases – 'Among Spirits', 'Lisa' and 'Meet The Shadow' – , Dead Writers have garnered support from major and independent media, including Classic Rock Magazine (#1 & #4 Track of the Week), Bass Player Magazine, MARVIN, Louder Than War, Planet Rock, ASBO Magazine, Vive Le Rock Magazine, and Northern Exposure. Their debut EP, due out in 2025, has been featured on British Airways’ in-flight Rock playlist – alongside artists like Aerosmith and Neil Young – ahead of its official release.