Dehd

Dehd is an American indie rock band from Chicago, formed in 2015, known for their distinctive reverb-heavy guitar, blunt drumming, and idiosyncratic vocals. After forming in 2015, indie rock band Dehd quickly established their distinctive sound with their self-titled debut album through Maximum Pelt in 2016, featuring nine tracks. The band, comprised of Emily Kempf (bass guitar and vocals), Jason Balla (guitar and vocals), and Eric McGrady (drums), followed this with the six-track EP, ‘Fire of Love,’ in 2017, released under Infinity Cat Recordings. Demonstrating their DIY ethos, Dehd independently recorded this EP during the summer of 2017 using borrowed equipment in a repurposed room within an old Frank Lloyd Wright warehouse.

Their second full-length album, ‘Water,’ arrived in May 2019 via Fire Talk Records, with the track ‘Wild’ gaining wider exposure through its feature in an episode of The CW series ‘Charmed.’ Dehd’s characteristic sound blends reverb-laden guitar, driving drum patterns, and unique vocal techniques, incorporating drawls, call-and-response elements, yelping, and frequent counter-melodies. In support of their growing discography, Dehd embarked on an international tour in October 2019, performing across the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France alongside fellow band Twin Peaks. This momentum continued with the release of their highly anticipated album, ‘Flower of Devotion,’ in July 2020. Despite a delay from its original spring release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the album garnered significant critical recognition, including a prestigious ‘best new music’ designation from Pitchfork, solidifying Dehd’s reputation within the indie rock scene.

Dehd consistently delivers a captivating live experience, driven by their raw energy and compelling stage presence. The band’s unique blend of garage rock grit and melodic introspection positions them as a compelling and marketable force in contemporary indie music.