Dead Dads Club

**Dead Dads Club** is a **British alternative band** fronted by **Chilli Jesson**, who you might recognize from the indie rock outfit **Palma Violets**. The project emerged from a deeply personal place—after losing his father in his early teens, Jesson channeled his grief into creating music that explores themes of loss, adolescence, and processing trauma over time. The band's self-titled debut album, released in January 2026 and produced by **Carlos O'Connell** (guitarist for Fontaines DC), brings together introspective lyricism with a lush, lived-in sound that draws inspiration from '90s alternative rock—a sonic landscape shaped by Jesson's own formative memories.

Formed across London by musicians united around honest storytelling about loss, Dead Dads Club has crafted a distinctive "born-again pop" sound that blends garage indie-rock sensibilities with layered production and emotional depth. The band's recent singles, including "Don't Blame The Son For The Sins Of The Father," "Volatile Child," and "Goosebumps," showcase their ability to tackle grief with both raw vulnerability and musical sophistication, proving they've found their footing in creating intimate, connection-driven alternative music.

Genres

Indie Pop

Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

Dream Pop

Pop Rock

Folk Rock

Post-punk

Garage Rock

Emo

Alt Pop

Latest Release

Dead Dads Club

Dead Dads Club

Album - 11 Tracks - Released January 23, 2026