"Dead is Dead" is Gently Tender's first new outing since 2019's "Intros and Outrage", and is accompanied by a video directed by Flasha Prod. (Sorry's Asha Lorenz and Flo Webb).

Lead vocalist Sam Fryer says of the track, ""Dead is Dead" is a positive mantra on the subject of death. I’m speculating the destiny of the human soul - how we may all connect and where that might be after death. I’m using my voice to its full potential in this song, like a rallying call. I’m saying - maybe we’re not alone in death - there is part of our consciousness that does carry on in some form. I fluctuate on this subject matter, but the majority of the time I do believe this. I think it’s important to be aware of death at all times, I think of my own death most days, but not in a morbid way - it helps me appreciate and refocus on what I’m trying to do - to know if what I’m doing is worth it. It’s a hopeful song, I’m excited to play it live."

The new song is produced by Matthew E. White, who worked with the band during lockdown at Wales’ Rockfield Studios.

According to a press release, Gently Tender are putting the finishing touches to their debut album, which is due to arrive this summer.