Richmond, Virginia’s Dead Format raise the stakes with Pendulum, the second single from their upcoming debut album Forget What I Said, out August 15 via Say‑10 Records. Following the success of their first single Soho Nights, the band double down with a track that’s melodic, urgent, and built to stick.
Pendulum hits fast with driving guitars, crisp harmonies, and lyrics that cut between tension and release. It’s the kind of song that hooks instantly, balancing the emotional pull of melodic punk with the raw energy of skate‑punk tradition.
Formed out of Richmond’s thriving DIY scene, Dead Format have quickly built a reputation for crafting songs that are as catchy as they are heartfelt. With Pendulum, they show they’re more than ready to carry that sound to a wider audience.
As the release of Forget What I Said approaches, Pendulum sets the tone for an album that promises both grit and melody in equal measure—a debut worth keeping on the radar.
