Louisiana’s DECOY have released the first follow-up single, Becoming, after a highly successful year in support of their 2024 EP release, “Re:Selection”. With original vocalist, Jonah Smith, taking back frontman duties for DECOY, the band has solidified their sound with Becoming as the catalyst for more to come.
DECOY’s Lucien Champton reflects on the genesis for Becoming;
“Change is inescapable and inevitable. Breaking down the old version of yourself and trying to figure out which pieces you want to pick back up”, Lucien Champton, DECOY’s drummer, describes the genesis behind their new single. “Becoming is the first new single with our singer Jonah Smith, in over 5 years. To have this one be the first song released since our 3-track EP “re:selection” is very special. Sonically, it encaptures our influences and our style, perfectly. This is the future of Decoy. This is what we are Becoming!”
Becoming is out now on digital platforms worldwide through Upstate Records and Blood Blast Distribution.
Check out Becoming here.
Check out their video for Personality Program!
Establishing a reputation for their high-energy stage presence, DECOY are commanding audiences well beyond their home state. Adding to Jonah Smith vocals, he is joined by Lucien Champton on drums, Bobby Burnette and Matt Rumfellow on guitars along with his brother Chris Rumfellow on bass. Their style of metallic hardcore hits hard and deep pushing the boundaries of controlled chaos.
In January 2024, DECOY unleashed their fourth studio release, re:selection and was named as one of “8 Heavy Bands to Keep an Eye Out For” in Lambgoat’s February 2024 web post. “Their video for Personality Program was floating around on Instagram.” recalls Mario Cangemi of Upstate Records, “I was immediately drawn to their aggressive style and musicianship”. The video was shot by and featured on Carlisle Jones’s Lawn Chair Youth Youtube Channel. Talks between DECOY and Upstate Records quickly germinated into a formidable partnership.
Conjuring the deep internal demons that fester uncontrollably, DECOY have channeled the dark, transposing their angst into a crushing construct. Look for new music and tours coming from DECOY.
In the meantime, check out their latest release, Re:Selection, out now on all streaming platforms!
