Dead Authors

"The stories we tell, the songs we play, can last longer than our lifetimes. In a way, we all become Dead Authors in the end."


Writing songs that weave introspective lyrics with dynamic soundscapes, Dead Authors explore the human experience through the medium of music, each song a new story in their sonic anthology.


Performing an ever expanding repertoire - featuring everything from angsty pop-punk anthems, life-affirming folk-rock, melancholy acoustic ballads and tempestuous progressive epics - blending vocal harmonies and instrumental changes to create songs that, while diverse in style, all have Dead Author’s unique character. Each show is like an engaging novel, a story journeying through crushing lows and glorious highs.


Through regular gigging in their hometown of Portsmouth, as well as appearances in London, Northampton, Southampton and Brighton, the band has been honing their craft. They have put on numerous sold-out headline shows at The Edge of the Wedge in Southsea with local support bands such as Mammalia Blue, Emerald Falls & Electric Milk. Dead Authors have also had live performances on online and local radio stations such as The Flash on Air and Express FM.


“Austentatious!” - Jane, Winchester.


“They took my breath away” - Tennessee, New York.


“Mind-blowing” - Ernest, Idaho.


Currently recording their forthcoming album “Between the Ocean and The Sky” which will be released in 2020. The first single, ’Spinning’ is available on all major streaming services.