This is the 2020 anthem everyone will be singing <3

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Octane 91+

Video

Doppler Effect

Building Snowmen

Running away

You Were Drinking Drops Of Rain

Hopi Elders

It's been a while since I last wrote anything and to be honest, I was really worried that I would never be able to write anything again. I just totally lost my mojo.  So, this short ambient instrumental may not be the best but it means something to me. It means that there is hope. Always.

Timeless

Third DEUCE Album. Release 2011.
Vocals: Rage Gut
All Instruments: Lefty Bertschinger

Sleeptalking

Zenturies

"Falling was written in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. I found myself questioning authority figures in our culture, and how they seem to constantly disappoint. The number of times concerns were reported about the building's safety before it burnt down are shocking. There's a feeling that the poor don't count any more, after nearly a decade of austerity. Cuts to public services, healthcare, policing, and more, have left us with a system that can't cope with the demand." Adam Kidd

lyrics

You caught the last train out of here
Cashed in and disappeared
There won't be a next time
And it's too late to apologise any more

Was it the worst lie you ever told?
To stay quiet while the trail went cold
I'd destroy the evidence, if I were you,
Pointing to your negligence, while you still can

Falling out of love again
Went to the doctor to ask for a cure
He just said, "Others are suffering more
But these little white pills will make you smile some more
Just never stop taking them
Or you'll fall to the floor
Much worse than ever before"

When the cold light of day slips in
And the old wounds begin to heal
I don't know what it was for
Once skin and bone, now charred remains on the floor

Falling out of love again
Went to the police to report a crime
They just say, "We've got others in mind"

Falling out of love again
Went to the priest to pray for my soul
He just said, "I've got nothing more"

Falling out of love again
Back to the doctor to settle the score
We've seen it before
Kamikaze's all fall
For love we can't afford
A love we can't afford
credits
from Heart Beat EP, released May 3, 2019
Adam Kidd – composer, vocals, guitar, production
Aaron K. Neville – keyboards, vocals
James Crump – drums, percussion, engineer
Tom Alty – guitar, vocals
Adam Whittles – bass guitar, vocals

Toby Moran – mix, master

Heart Beat EP

Falling

Hundefutter

Action And Feel

A Cigarette That Never Goes Out

Sea or Sky

Wanderlust

A guardedly simplistic satirical romp of a tune that light heartedly bemoans the seemingly worldwide pandemic of people of all ages, creeds & backgrounds, choosing to concentrate on their mobile phones & tablets even when they are out & about in seemingly social situations. I used to think this was interminably rude but now I just think it's incredibly sad that so many people are missing out on real experiences because they are searching for experiences on line. Oh and it's ridiculously catchy to boot! Enjoy! Track not released on all major platforms until 29 Nov 2019.

Social Media Whore

Welcome To 2020

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Eschewing musical genres, Dirk Scarlett chooses to let his music flow naturally, without boundaries or preconceptions. Deciding not to embrace one single genre is a bold choice in a world where a myriad of algorithms track every online action, trying to pigeonhole every listener into a specific group so they can be targeted more effectively. In his own words;

“Music is not a genre or a type, these are just lazy overlays we use to group artists together. I would never change a musical idea to better suit a genre - I do whatever I think is best for the song, what I hear in my head and feel in my heart. Commercialism be damned; 
be true to yourself!”

Dirk has been gaining significant interest of late, owed in equal parts to the depth & quality of his music & lyrics and the incredible quality of his homemade videos, all of which can be found on his YouTube channel - see links below

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Dirk Scarlett

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