Backstory:

Dead Literature was formed in the heart of Toronto, Canada in 2008. Childhood friends Jacob “Jake” Thompson, a poet and songwriter, and Matthew “Matty” Davis, a gifted guitarist, united over their shared love for music and literature. They soon found themselves writing songs, integrating their passion for classic literature into their music. After recruiting bassist Sarah Andrews and drummer Tom Wallace from their local music scene, Dead Literature was born. The band’s name is a testament to their inspiration drawn from the timeless classics of literature, viewing their music as a resurgence of dead literature into modern times.

Genre:

The band falls under the genre of Alternative Rock with a dash of Post-Punk.

Title:

One of Dead Literature’s most well-known songs is “Gatsby’s Lament.”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[G] Long ago in a [C] city of gold,
[D] Lived a man with a [Em] story untold.
[G] Gatsby’s heart was [C] lost in the green,
[D] Chasing a dream that [Em] never had been.

(Chorus)
[G] Oh Daisy, [C] Daisy, you’ve [D] stolen his soul,
[Em] Lost in your love, it’s [C] taken its toll.
[G] In the light of the [C] green, he [D] gave up his life,
[Em] To the love that he [C] sought, the [D] edge of a knife.

(Verse 2)
[G] Wealth and power, [C] all in his hand,
[D] Couldn’t buy the [Em] heart of that woman.
[G] Echoes of laughter, [C] old sport and champagne,
[D] Lost in the wind like [Em] summer rain.

(Chorus)
[G] Oh Daisy, [C] Daisy, you’ve [D] stolen his soul,
[Em] Lost in your love, it’s [C] taken its toll.
[G] In the light of the [C] green, he [D] gave up his life,
[Em] To the love that he [C] sought, the [D] edge of a knife.

Favorite Fan’s Name:

The band’s favorite fan’s name is Molly Carpenter.

Testimonial:

Molly Carpenter is a high school literature teacher from Halifax who has been a fan of Dead Literature since their inception. According to Molly, “Dead Literature’s music is like an enthralling book that you can’t put down. The way they blend their literary inspirations with heartfelt lyrics and powerful rock instrumentals is truly unparalleled. As an educator, their music has become a valuable tool in my classrooms, allowing me to engage students with literature in a whole new, exciting way. Plus, their live shows are just electrifying! Their music, their performances, their energy – it’s all part of why Dead Literature is my favorite band.”