Deadbeat at Dawn, the long-running punk outfit from Thirsk, UK, is back with Forbidden World—a defiant new ska-punk single released July 8 via High Crime Records. Known for fusing ska rhythms, punk grit, and bursts of rapcore, the band brings a raw, high-energy edge that’s been sharpened through nearly two decades in the underground.
Forbidden World comes out swinging—bright horns, racing drums, and a chorus built to shout along with. Lyrically, it pushes back against conformity and complacency, tapping into that classic punk sense of urgency without slipping into cliché.
The band promoted the track with a no-frills video and digital push, staying true to their DIY spirit while proving they still hit with purpose. For fans of UK ska-punk with teeth, Forbidden World is a reminder that Deadbeat at Dawn is still very much in the fight—louder, tighter, and more fired up than ever.
