UK instrumental post-rock quartet Dutch Elm to release self-titled debut album this Friday via Ripcord Records!

Newcastle, UK based instrumental post-rock band Dutch Elm is gearing up to release their self-titled debut album this Friday, June 5th, 2026 via Ripcord Records.

Tracklist:
01. Transmitter
02. Sitting There Thinking
03. The Sword Of Damocles
04. Cats And That
05. You’re Not Invited To That Riff
06. Tell Him Not To Bother
07. Soledad Brother

Courtesy of Viral Propaganda PR:

Newcastle-based instrumental four-piece Dutch Elm emerge from the fertile intersection of post-rock and math-rock, weaving intricate, pedal-driven guitars with a powerful and dynamic rhythm section into what has been described as “a mesmerising soundscape.”

Formed in 2016 in the aftermath of a fire-damaged practice space, Dutch Elm have steadily honed a distinctive sonic identity, one that balances the expansive dynamics of post-rock with the precision and complexity of math-rock. Their music moves fluidly between atmospheric restraint and explosive release, built on layered guitar work, shifting time signatures, and a rhythm section that drives both tension and momentum.

Across their compositions, the band incorporate carefully placed samples addressing political and environmental themes, grounding their instrumental approach with subtle but purposeful context. The result is a sound that is as thoughtful as it is visceral, capable of quiet introspection before erupting into moments of cathartic intensity.

Drawing influence from the likes of And So I Watch You From Afar, Delta Sleep, Russian Circles, and Explosions In The Sky, Dutch Elm have established themselves as a compelling live act across Newcastle and the wider UK, known for performances that are immersive, textured, and emotionally charged.

Their debut full-length, »Dutch Elm«, is set to be released on June 5 via Ripcord Records. The album marks a sharper and more focused evolution of the band’s sound, retaining their signature guitar-driven approach while refining the balance between fragile ambience and overwhelming energy. Continuing their use of samples, the record subtly reflects on themes of environmental decline and political tension, delivered with the band’s understated and matter-of-fact tone.

Pre-order »Dutch Elm« here: ripcordrecords.bandcamp.com

Dutch Elm are:
Matthew Mckenna – Guitar, Sampling, Instrumentation, Vocals
Lewis Hickey – Guitar, Instrumentation, Vocals
Callum Bell – Bass, Instrumentation, Vocals
Liam Bird – Drums, Instrumentation, Vocals

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well