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Meet Elijah Perdomo, Dead Failure.

At 17, Elijah embarked on a journey as a singer-songwriter, weaving tales through melodies and lyrics. Elijah's musical journey led him to a deep dive into classical composition at music school by 22. 


The fusion of his singer-songwriter roots and classical training proved to be a challenge. It wasn't until life's upheavals—a divorce and a complete reset that Elijah began to find harmony between the soulful singer-songwriter and the classically trained composer.

 

While his vocal prowess takes center stage, Elijah is a multi-instrumentalist, fluently navigating keyboards, electric and acoustic guitars. Yet, it's Ableton Live that he considers his primary instrument—a tool for crafting sonic landscapes that captivate and mesmerize. 


Influenced by the likes of Sigur Ros, Bon Iver, and Radiohead, Dead Failure's music embodies optimism intertwined with the raw truths of existence. The moniker itself, "Dead Failure," serves as a poignant reminder of life's impermanence and the fleeting nature of human achievement. 


 

Supported by Fern Eads on bass, and Erik Zylstra on the drums. Dead Failure strives to reassure their listeners that they're not alone in this miraculous goddamn universe. Their music traverses the entire spectrum of human emotion, from euphoric highs to desolate lows, serving as a beacon of solidarity amidst life's tumultuous seas.