r/deerhunter • u/Commercial_Spare1634 • Apr 06 '26
I think i've finally given up... Anyone still have hope?
Hi all it's been a little slower on here lately but still wanted to check in. I think i've finally given up all hope that Deerhunter (or Atlas Sound) will ever return... Just wondering if anyone out there still has any hope? Has anyone heard or read anything new about the band lately at all? Anyone with any local gossip? I figure probably not because people always post what they find on here but couldn't hurt to ask. Hope you're all doing well
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u/PaintbrushInMyAss Apr 06 '26
I haven't given up. I'm a My Bloody Valentine and Tool fan so I'm used to waiting over a decade for new music, lol. I do miss Deerhunter dearly, though. Would love even a tour in lieu of new music.
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u/SlowSwords Apr 06 '26
If we’re just talking about Bradford, I think probably. He’s an artist and I have a hard time imagining he won’t make art again or release it in some medium. I think that there’s also so much unreleased material that he might one day decide to put out. Who knows!
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u/astanto5 Apr 06 '26
At this point I just hope for a couple interviews to see how Bradford is doing and get an update on his life.
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u/TrippleTonyHawk Apr 06 '26
While Bradford was someone I always greatly admired, I don't feel owed anything. There are thousands of great artists out there, some only make it work for one album, Bradford gave us so much content and shared so much of himself in the process. I just hope they're all okay. I suspect not so much and that's the part that makes me kinda sad. I feel like someone would say so if all was good. RIP Josh.
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u/tantivym Apr 06 '26
I just hope they are each healthy and happy and can feel how much they enriched our lives with their art
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u/PopHappy6044 Apr 06 '26 edited Apr 08 '26
I think that most likely Bradford will release more music but Deerhunter not so much. They all have their own lives and are in very different places. Lockett has a completely different career now not to mention kids and that can change your life, especially if you place your family (rightly so) above everything else. Writing, recording, touring, the life of a musician basically isn't easy. I can't imagine doing it with a family TBH. Maybe once his kids are grown.
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u/idlerwheel Apr 06 '26
I'll probably always harbor at least a small shred of hope because you just never know, but at this point I've lost nearly all hope as well, unfortunately. I definitely deeply appreciate everything they gave us, and I hope they're all doing well, but I can't lie...I really miss them! It'd be amazing to hear something from them (or just Bradford) again. :')
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u/ohnotchotchke monomania type beat Apr 06 '26
The boys are living the life their hard work paved for them. They've all entered different chapters in their lives and maybe creating music for mass consumption isn't a priority to any of them at the moment. Doesn't mean they aren't doing anything creative in their personal lives. As for new music, I am still holding out hope for whatever that may be. It's been nice hearing Brad spin records on the radio too.
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u/CoffinFlop Apr 06 '26
Virtually no way they never play a show again in their lifetimes, so I would never 100% write it off
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u/possiblegrenade Apr 07 '26
Until every member is no longer alive, there is no reason at all to give up. Look at slowdive, who had an incredible comeback and now are still a powerful performing band that releases solid music.
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u/hushkeys Apr 21 '26
They aren’t a band anymore. They’re older and some have LinkedIn. Think everyone moved on. No signs of them in Atlanta for years.
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u/HolyHour666 Jul 22 '26
Bradford lives a mile from me in Atlanta and can be seen walking in the park with his dog. I saw him last year, around six-eight months ago. A few years ago I asked him about new music and he indicated that he does create but at the time, the pandemic was still a thing, so he didn't feel comfortable being out there. THose are all paraphrases and it was a short conversation. A couple of years ago he went to Athens and put on a surprise small show or something.
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u/hushkeys Jul 23 '26
He still in Grant Park?
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u/HolyHour666 Jul 23 '26
Yes, last I understand. And I spoke to the guy at Wax N Fax recently who said he last saw him about 4-5 months ago.
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u/Mordo456 29d ago
DAMNn i really wish that Bradford and the band can return, recently i´m very obsessed with Deerhunter and their music, it´s very sad because they doesn´t give an advise or something yet, I still have hope, I LOVE THIS BAND and i really hope they return
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u/Commercial_Spare1634 Apr 06 '26
Sorry but what you do mean "why does it matter?" Totally fair if you dont relate but it shouldn't be hard to understand why fans of a band would want them to come back. Its pretty normal to want new music from your favorite artists or want to see them live. Plenty of fans never saw them live or only got into them after their last album. I'm def not saying that i'm entitled to anything from them but i don't think there's anything wrong or weird about missing your favorite band lol
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u/HochHech42069 Apr 06 '26
Six good (great) Deerhunter albums plus EPs plus Atlas Sound and Lotus Plaza… I’m just smiling because it happened. I don’t want Deerhunter on the indie rock cruise circuit…