Out now via Delusions Of Grandeur.
Photo credit: Declan McDermott – Official
Declan McDermott releases his new EP ‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?’ via Delusions Of Grandeur, now available across digital and vinyl formats.
The record marks the return of the Sydney-born, Berlin-based artist, blending analogue hardware, live instrumentation, and vocal elements into a cohesive studio statement. Built around slow-paced house structures, the title track layers spoken and vocodered vocals over minimal drums and synth lines, resulting in a restrained, late-night composition.
On remix duties, I:Cube reworks ‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?’ with a focus on club functionality, introducing a driving bassline and filtered textures. DJ Nature offers a contrasting version, bringing a more stripped-back approach shaped by textured percussion and organ tones.
The EP closes with ‘Yara-Kimba (Lindeman Island)’, a piece inspired by the Ngaro Nation’s name for the island, incorporating atmospheric elements and a steady rhythmic flow. “This track is a tribute to Yara-Kimba, inspired by childhood memories, the island’s natural soundscape, and my vision of a distinctly Australian / Oceanic house sound,” says McDermott.
Listen to ‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?’ below and download your copy here.
