In 2011, Dead Fish Handshake (stylized as DFH) burst onto the scene
with the release of their debut EP, Across State Lines. Formed by
Rhode Island native, Matthew Paul and New Jersey native, Rob
Ferreira to be an acoustic side project, the pair eventually enlisted
Darren Furman and Mark Birkelbach, thus solidifying their foundation.
Their first single, “Changes”, helped the band breakthrough into the
New Jersey Rock scene, develop a strong local following and gain
popularity with their incredible live performances.
Across State Lines
The Sixes
The following year, DFH began writing sessions for what would become
their sophomore EP entitled The Sixes, released in June 2012, produced by
Clint Lowery (Sevendust). The EP garnered national attention with the lead
single, “Turning a Blind Eye”, followed shortly by the second single, “Leave
The Light On” which became the band’s most popular song to date. “Leave
the Light On” became a message of hope and was used in helping victims of
Hurricane Sandy. The band seized on this popularity and went on a national
tour, the self-titled “Leave The Light On Tour” took their modern rock
sound to the road and to the rest of the nation.
In 2014, the band returned with the double single release of
“Nothing Stays Gold” and “All Time Low”, again working with
Clint Lowery. DFH took another step in enhancing their modern
rock sound.
Nothing Stays Gold
DFH emerged from much needed down time in 2017, with two additional singles, ”Devolution” and
“Love/Remains”. Both equally important to their catalogue, the two songs were in stark contrast to
each other. “Devolution” a high energy, frantic and socially conscious song became the band’s most
streamed offering to date. “Love/Remains”, quickly became a fan favorite with its blending of country
and rock to form a meaningful, introspective ballad.
Devolution Love/Remains
On August 7th, the single, “No One’s Island”, will be released from their forthcoming LP, Lies… and All
That Jazz.
No One’s Island Lies…and All That Jazz
Lies… and All That Jazz, co-produced by Dead Fish Handshake and Shane Stanton of Architekt Studios,
will be released to all major outlets on September 18th, 2020. This LP is DFH firing on all cylinders. The
band is honoring a timeless mainstream rock sound while bringing their innovative melodies and sonic
textures to new audiences, by showcasing influences from Foo Fighters, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails
and U2.
DFH has shared the stage with Stone Temple Pilots, Sevendust, Three Doors Down, Fuel, Scott Stapp,
Paul Rodgers, Ed Kowalczyk, Queensryche, Pop Evil, Collective Soul, Saving Abel, Gin Blossoms, Plain
White T’s, Godsmack, Skillet, Anthrax, Living Colour, Hurt, and Extreme.
Contact:
deadfishhandshake@yahoo.com
www.DeadFishHandshake.com
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