DEA MATRONA ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘HATE THAT I CARE’

Irish rock powerhouse Dea Matrona return stronger and more assured, announcing their second studio album Hate That I Care and unleashing its electrifying title track today.

Recorded, produced and written entirely by the band, the album marks a bold and self-assured step forward for Mollie McGinn and Orláith Forsythe. Leaning further into alt-rock, Hate That I Care showcases a sharper, more confident sound while retaining the raw energy that has defined the duo from the start. While traces of their influences remain, the band have evolved and pushed their sound into new territory on their sophomore album.

The title track sets the tone for the album, it’s urgent yet reflective, hook-filled and unapologetically intense. It’s a bold declaration from a band unafraid to confront their emotions and speak candidly about personal struggles. The band shares:

“When we weren’t touring, I fell into a nocturnal routine and became disconnected from many of the people I care about. ‘Hate That I Care’ (the title track) is written to myself rather than anyone else, capturing the exhaustion that comes from masking emotions and trying to be present in a way that feels genuine.” – Mollie

Dea Matrona (Morris Shamah/Northern Exposure)

Across the record, Dea Matrona confronts assumptions, expectations and the chaos of self-discovery with striking honesty. The new album is more personal and shows a band more aware of the world around them than ever before, the record explores the tension between external pressure and inner truth, there’s a rawness, a vulnerability and there’s a new depth to the production that elevates their already formidable sound. This is Dea Matrona entering a new chapter, deliberate and fully realised.

Reflecting on the album, the band said:

“People have always tried to assume who we are; both musically and personally. Our second album ‘Hate That I Care’ is a response to that: it’s more personal, more honest, and more aware of the world around us than anything we’ve made before. It reflects a pressure to show up louder than we naturally are and a feeling of not really fitting in. Making this album made us realise how similarly we deal with things by turning inward, keeping busy, and processing all our feelings through writing songs that embrace our own values.” -Orláith

Dea Matrona’s rise has been fueled by authenticity, the duo self-released their debut album, which broke into the Top 10 indie charts, they have grown a devoted fanbase through non stop touring and unforgettable festival shows. They have always forged their own path, defying expectations and staying true to their creative vision and that continues with the new album Hate That I Care.

Fresh from touring with Canadian rock favourites The Beaches where press noted that “They remain a band to be paying attention to”, the duo are about to embark on a European tour this March. From busking on the streets of Belfast to commanding stages at Reading and Leeds Festivals, Electric Picnic and Rock Werchter, their ascent has been nothing short of meteoric. This summer, they’ll take another giant leap forward as they join Sting on tour, bringing their fierce new era to even bigger stages.

With Hate That I Care, Dea Matrona don’t just return, they erupt. And they’re only just getting started.

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