Giant Killers ignite new fire on EP, "The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories"
For a band whose history has been defined as much by persistence as by craft, Giant Killers have never sounded more vital than they do on The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories. This four-track EP, clocking in at a lean 15 minutes, is legitimate proof as to why they’ve earned their cult legend status.
Where last year’s Songs for the Small Places felt like the triumphant reclaiming of their narrative after decades of industry wrangling, this new collection points straight toward the future. It’s concise, catchy, and brimming with a kind of confidence that only comes once a band gets their groove back.
The EP’s concept might lean into the darker corners of desire with its title borrowed from the Gen Z shorthand “delulu”. However, Giant Killers don’t dwell in the shadows. Instead, they reframe it through a glossy, vibrant pop record that’s bridges the gap between classic and modern. These songs sparkle with bright synths and slick instrumentation, the kind of textures that recall the buoyant optimism of ’80s and early ’90s radio. Think Phil Collins’ knack for creating anthemic tracks, crossed with the kind of synth-pop shimmer that once filled dancefloors.
The performances here are among the band’s strongest to date. The vocals are commanding yet warm, riding the line between accessibility and emotional. There’s a nostalgia woven into every chorus, but it never feels like a throwback act as the instrumentation is super varied. Giant Killers are tapping into the DNA of their influences while bending it toward something uniquely theirs. The synths pulse and swirl with warmth, the percussion snaps with precision, and the arrangements are filled with little details that reward repeated listens. There’s even some minor horns on “Soho Story” and in your face horns on “Hope Our Love Lives” that bring a ton of depth to an already deep record.
Yes, the lyrics are exploring obsession and longing, but the energy here is uplifting, almost cathartic. They’ve managed to bottle something rare with music that makes you think while it makes you move.
More than three decades into their saga, Giant Killers are playing like a band with something to prove, but also one finally free enough to have fun doing it. It builds momentum for whatever’s next, but in the meantime, it’s a snapshot of their sound that needs to be listened to ASAP! Go ahead and click those links below to listen in, follow along, and of course to stay tuned for more.
Listen to “The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories”
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