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"Delusional" is an anthem for those caught between the urge to dance and the desire to leave without saying goodbye. It captures the bittersweet tension of feeling out of place while yearning to belong—being in love with someone but struggling to blend into their world. Beneath its driving, frenetic rhythm lies a hidden, restless desire to connect and to feel wanted. Sonically, "Delusional" bridges eras and genres, blending the raw edge of '90s alternative rock with contemporary influences that nod to hip-hop and electronic music.

Leatherette are back with brand new single 'Itchy' to mark the start of their recently announced EU/UK tour.

After testing the song live during their second album 'Small Talk' tour last year, they decided to record it themselves at home in a completely spontaneous manner, in messy rooms and using cheap instruments (including unlikely ones such as mandolin and bouzouki)."Being eternally dissatisfied, but also tireless explorers, we decided to return to our origins, seeking the expressive freedom that can be found in DIY". The result was then entrusted for mixing to the usual collaborator Chris Fullard (Idles, Boris), and for mastering to Maurizio Baggio (The Soft Moon, Boy Harsher).

'Itchy' is a cathartic breakup song, blending the raw energy of post-punk with the angular charm of new wave. Written from the perspective of an inept and creepy protagonist, the track navigates the emotional chaos of a crumbling relationship, where frustration, anger, and reluctant self-realization collide. The song channels a blend of influences—from The Smiths' melancholy to the frenzied urgency of The Pixies and the romantic nihilism of Tears for Fears. It’s a feverish exploration of love's end, wrapped in an infectious, almost grotesque sonic landscape. Finally, it all resolves with a delicate, haunting arpeggio—like the quiet after the storm, offering a fleeting sense of clarity amid the wreckage.

As they near the end of their UK and European tour, Leatherette are back with their latest single 'Delusional', the follow-up to the cathartic breakup anthem 'Itchy'.

'Delusional' is a powerful song that explores the complex emotions of yearning for connection while feeling disconnected from the world around you. A song for those caught between the urge to dance and the desire to leave without saying goodbye. The track encapsulates the struggle of wanting to fit in with someone you love while feeling like an outsider in their world.

Musically, 'Delusional' weaves together elements from different eras and genres, fusing the gritty sound of '90s alternative rock with modern influences drawn from hip-hop and electronic music. The result is a dynamic and engaging sonic experience that reflects the longing for connection and acceptance.

After testing the songs live during their second album 'Small Talk' tour last year, they decided to record them spontaneously at home, in messy rooms and using cheap instruments (including unlikely ones such as mandolin and bouzouki).

"Being eternally dissatisfied, but also tireless explorers, we decided to return to our origins, seeking the expressive freedom that can be found in DIY". The result was then entrusted for mixing to the usual collaborator Chris Fullard (Idles, Boris), and for mastering to Maurizio Baggio (The Soft Moon, Boy Harsher).

EU/UK TOUR - FEBRUARY 2025 (REMAINING DATES)

Sat 22 - Humbug Club - Basel, Switzerland

Sun 23 - Freakout Club - Bologna, Italy

Following the tour, Bologna’s Leatherette plan to return home to Italy to begin work on their next record. Their previous albums, the incendiary 'Fiesta' (2022) and the provocative and sophisticated 'Small Talk' (2023), have solidified their distinctive style: deftly twisted, pointedly perverse and ready to explode when you least expect it. A smart, bold and focused thrill ride that sounds like nothing else out there.

"Utterly mesmerizing... My new favourite band" Louder Than War

"Leatherette personify the rule book tearing, post-everything approach to “post-punk” in a jaw-dropping manner... Majestic stuff" Under the Radar

"Short, snappy and exuding all the force of a titan-like piece of music, all in a half-hour" Cult Following

"A remarkable album from a band with tons of potential" Krach Fink 

Album of the Week – Hash Brand New 

"Beautiful noise, with traces of shoegaze and jazz" Heat Wave 

“Much of the album is clearly still the work of a band that last time described itself as "five shy guys who sometimes come off stage and punch people", but it contains many surprises, passages of unexpected tenderness and a refinement and complexity” Luminous Dash

  “Great band with influences ranging from current UK post-punk, 90's post-hardcore, Midwest emo, and no wave. It's especially unique in its use of chords and easy-to-listen structure” Niche Music 

"Leatherette's sound is an odd sort of tooty angry jazz tirade, short and straight to the point. Jazz agit punk? I'm sure that's a genre now. If not, it definitely should be” ★★★★★ Outside Left 

"These Italian misfits delivered a gloriously chaotic full-length with a biting and bone-chilling impact. Maddening music without frontiers" Turn Up The Volume 

 "It boasts some of their most unabashed pop songs to date – albeit pop that’s twisted, pointedly perverse and ready to explode when you least expect it" Silent Radio

“The songs' anthemic aggressive nature brings classic tendencies into a new indie post-punk framework. We hear evidence of The Clash to match the violent energy known to Idles” The Wild is Calling Us