Dead Pinoeers Reveal “The Worst Among Us” On New Single

Dead Pioneers, the Indigenous fronted band from Denver, are fast approaching the highly anticipated release of their third album, Wagon Burner, that is due out on June 26th via Hassle Records. This week the band have returned with their new single, The Worst Among Us, that features Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods) on guest vocals, The Worst Among Us is a key track on Wagon Burner and demonstrates the bands progression, stretching their sound far beyond the confines of punk rock, with a pulsating post-punk groove under-pinning the songs dark, shimmering melodies. The combination of Gregg and Jason’s vocals work perfectly, delivered with complete conviction with the intensity of the lyrics. Following the release of Wagon Burner, Dead Pioneers will return in July for Irish, EU and UK dates, including an appearance at the 2000 Trees festival and some co-headline gigs with Petrol Girls.  

“While it’s easy for me to say I’m proud of every song on ‘Wagon Burner’, I’d be remiss by not admitting this one is one of my favourites. The way it came together with (bassist) Lee at the helm of this one. This song feels like a level up for us, a piece that brings together elements that are 100% Dead Pioneers with some other elements that are new. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, but we really are about the art of this work. ‘The Worst Among Us’ is in this camp, recognizing that we sometimes will find lightening in a bottle more than once while on the Dead Pioneers path. I wish I could express how excited I am to have Jason on this track with us. Lee introduced me to Sleaford Mods in 2021 when we met and pulled together ‘Bad Indian’. In the space of the original idea of Dead Pioneers being “spoken word with punk riffs”, Lee pointed me to Sleaford Mods and their then new album ‘Spare Rib’. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I’ve been proper obsessed with Sleaford Mods since. This feels like another full circle moment for ‘Wagon Burner’, and I am sincerely humbled to share space with the likes of Jason Williamson. Colonialism, imperialism, theft, murdering, oppressing and death? All the things a song needs, capped off by the unmistakable cadence and voice of Jason Williamson. This song was an important one lyrically, in presenting some personal experiences while acknowledging the more general grievances of colonialism and imperialism. This moment in the world’s history is more poignant than most for a song like this. Saying the things that need to be said on a political, social and cultural level is wildly important right now,” (frontman Gregg Deal)