New Radio Single, A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby), US Tour Kicks Off March 24, 2020
After taking the rock world by storm with their 2017 debut album Mis-An-Thrope, DED has returned with the release of their new micro EP Mannequin Eyes out now via Suretone Records, featuring the roaring and explosive lead radio single “A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)” (which premiered at radio on SiriusXM Octane) and anthemic new song “Eyes Sewn Shut.” Each song has an accompanying visual as well. Mannequin Eyes displays DED’s bold and dynamic songcraft and offers an early taste of the band’s forthcoming sophomore studio album due out later this year, helmed by powerhouse rock producer Kevin Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed). Suretone Records has renewed its multiple-year deal with ADA Worldwide for exclusive distribution and DED’s forthcoming 2020 album will be the first release under this deal.
DED’s new music takes on the fury of their debut and deepens the emotions with a compassion for humanity and a thought-provoking consciousness. “A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)” takes aim at the conveyor-belt music machine and takes on the fake, surface level, vein aspects of our society that have infiltrated our lives and influence our perception of what’s real. The stark vocal-and-piano open on “Eyes Sewn Shut,” an anthemic track that dares to challenge the things that we so readily accept to be true, swells into a wall of soaring guitars and driving percussion.
“The new music is about clarity through suffering and the frustration that comes with knowing that everyone can be better than they are – that I can be better than I am, because change starts with yourself. We want people to strive and try and be conscious of the things they consume, the way they act, the things they share and celebrate, and the way they live their life – to understand how that all affects their soul and what their legacy is going to be,” shares front man Joe Cotela.
Originating from Phoenix, AZ, DED – who are quickly becoming one of rock’s most exciting torchbearers – embodies elements of rock, alternative and metal, with pop melodies, cloaked in some of the most histrionic, headbanging music on the planet. But when you dig beneath the surface, DED’s unexpectedly soulful music is about bringing hope, relief and self-awareness, proving that there’s a way to live through the struggle and come out stronger and happier so that we can better look after ourselves and each other. Joe Cotela (vocals), David Ludlow (guitar), Kyle Koelsch (bass), and Matt Reinhard (drums) are building a community by offering comfort in times of despair and positivity by exposing negativity.
The band will bring their high-octane live show to audiences across the country this spring when they join In This Moment on tour as a special guest, along with Black Veil Brides and Raven Black.The extensive tour kicks off March 24th in Orlando at House of Blues and wraps May 17th in Morrison, CO at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Full routing below. For all ticketing details, please visit www.dedband.com.
Mis-An-Thrope generated over 25 million streams making several Billboard chart appearances including #1 on the Alternative New Artist chart and #3 on the Top New Artist Albums chart. Singles “Anti-Everything” and “Remember the Enemy” reached Top 20 at Active Rock Radio with SiriusXM’s Octane naming DED “Artist Discovery of the Year” and “Anti-Everything” landing in the station’s Top 10 for 2017. The band were also nominated by Loudwire for Best New Artist. “Anti-Everything” also made impressive strides at services appearing on Spotify’s U.S. Viral 50 twice and various playlists across Apple Music, Amazon and Pandora. Touring-wise, DED were featured as specials guest on KoRn and Stone Sour’s “Serenity of Summer” tour and lit up festival stages including Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Rocklahoma, Carolina Rebellion, Rock on the Range and Ship Rocked.
Under Suretone Records’ renewed multiple-year deal with exclusive distribution partner ADA Worldwide, the companies will continue to work closely together on a cohesive, collaborative effort to propel Suretone’s artists to continued success with a focus on driving revenue and breaking emerging artists. Suretone Entertainment Chairman/CEO Jordan Schur and President of Independent Music & Creator Services at Warner Music Group Eliah Seton look forward combining forces once again for this newly expanded chapter.
“Suretone Records is pleased to be deepening its relationship with ADA, who have proven themselves to be excellent partners in all areas,” says Schur. “Suretone Entertainment wishes to continue its focused agenda of finding and breaking tomorrow’s best new artists today, and with DED’s sophomore LP as our first new release in this next chapter, we continue to herald an important new movement in rock. DED is a band that we believe can change the musical landscape of rock’s culture. Rock’s fans and community are more powerful than ever, and history proves in the music cycles of our industry over time that when the right rock band comes along it can change everything. This initiative to champion the important culture of rock is an enduring part of our Suretone legacy and we believe DED is the next band ready to change the world. Suretone as well will continue to work with some of the most widely regarded established legacy artists in our industry. With ADA helping to bodyguard Suretone’s overall agenda, we believe together our company’s brightest days lay in front.”
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Jordan and the Suretone Entertainment team,” says Seton. “Their repertoire of independent talent speaks to the heart of our business and the community we serve. DED is a great example of this, and we’re looking forward to helping bring their forthcoming album to fans all over the world.”
DED TOUR DATES
*all dates with In This Moment, Black Veil Brides, and Raven Black
Mar 24 Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues Orlando
Mar 26 Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
Mar 27 Birmingham, AL @ Sloss Furnaces
Mar 28 Cherokee, NC @ Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center
Mar 30 Richmond, VA @ The National
Mar 31 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
Apr 01 New York, NY @ Terminal 5
Apr 03 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
Apr 04 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
Apr 05 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Apr 07 Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
Apr 09 Columbus, OH @ Express Live!
Apr 10 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
Apr 11 Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Apr 13 Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace
Apr 14 Fort Wayne, IN @ Clyde Theatre
Apr 15 Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live
Apr 17 Minneapolis, MN @ Myth Live
Apr 18 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
Apr 19 Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
Apr 21 Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
Apr 23 Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
Apr 24 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion
Apr 25 Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Events Center Pavilion
Apr 27 Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre
Apr 28 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim
Apr 29 Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
May 01 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Las Vegas
May 02 Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort Theatre
May 03 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield Theatre
May 05 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
May 06 Boise, ID @ Revolution Event Center
May 07 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
May 08 Kennewick, WA @ Toyota Center
May 10 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
May 11 Vancouver, Canada @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
May 13 Calgary, Canada @ MacEwan Hall
May 15 Billings, MT @ First Interstate Arena
May 16 Casper, WY @ Casper Events Center
May 17 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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