| Irish rock powerhouse Dea Matrona return stronger and more assured, announcing their second studio album ‘Hate That I Care’ and unleashing its electrifying title track today. Recorded, produced and written entirely by the band, the album marks a bold and self-assured step forward for Mollie McGinn and Orláith Forsythe. Leaning further into alt-rock, ‘Hate That I Care’ showcases a sharper, more confident sound while retaining the raw energy that has defined the duo from the start. While traces of their influences remain, the band have evolved and pushed their sound into new territory on their sophomore album. The title track sets the tone for the album, it’s urgent yet reflective, hook-filled and unapologetically intense. It’s a bold declaration from a band unafraid to confront their emotions and speak candidly about personal struggles. The band shares: “When we weren’t touring, I fell into a nocturnal routine and became disconnected from many of the people I care about. ‘Hate That I Care’ (the title track) is written to myself rather than anyone else, capturing the exhaustion that comes from masking emotions and trying to be present in a way that feels genuine.” – Mollie Across the record, Dea Matrona confronts assumptions, expectations and the chaos of self-discovery with striking honesty. The new album is more personal and shows a band more aware of the world around them than ever before, the record explores the tension between external pressure and inner truth, there’s a rawness, a vulnerability and there’s a new depth to the production that elevates their already formidable sound. This is Dea Matrona entering a new chapter, deliberate and fully realised. Reflecting on the album, the band said: “People have always tried to assume who we are; both musically and personally. Our second album ‘Hate That I Care’ is a response to that: it’s more personal, more honest, and more aware of the world around us than anything we’ve made before. It reflects a pressure to show up louder than we naturally are and a feeling of not really fitting in. Making this album made us realise how similarly we deal with things by turning inward, keeping busy, and processing all our feelings through writing songs that embrace our own values.” – Orláith Dea Matrona’s rise has been fueled by authenticity, the duo self-released their debut album, which broke into the Top 10 indie charts, they have grown a devoted fanbase through non stop touring and unforgettable festival shows. They have always forged their own path, defying expectations and staying true to their creative vision and that continues with the new album ‘Hate That I Care’ Fresh from touring with Canadian rock favourites The Beaches where press noted that “They remain a band to be paying attention to”, the duo are about to embark on a European tour this March. From busking on the streets of Belfast to commanding stages at Reading and Leeds Festivals, Electric Picnic and Rock Werchter, their ascent has been nothing short of meteoric. This summer, they’ll take another giant leap forward as they join Sting on tour, bringing their fierce new era to even bigger stages. With ‘Hate That I Care’, Dea Matrona don’t just return, they erupt. And they’re only just getting started. |
| HATE THAT I CARE TRACKLISTHate That I CareMy Own PartyA Rebel SongAislingJohn DoeWaitMagic SpellSummer RainSiren SongTold U I’m Strange |
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TOUR DATES
- Sun 8 Mar 2026 — Lisboa, Portugal — Republica da Musica
- Mon 9 Mar 2026 — Madrid, Spain — Wurlitzer Ballroom
- Tue 10 Mar 2026 — Barcelona, Spain — Razzmatazz 3
- Thu 12 Mar 2026 — Paris, France — O’Sullivans Backstage By The Mill
- Fri 13 Mar 2026 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Rotown Rotterdam
- Sun 15 Mar 2026 — Brussels, Belgium — Cirque Royal
- Mon 16 Mar 2026 — Hamburg, Germany — Uebel & Gefährlich
- Tue 17 Mar 2026 — Berlin, Germany — Badehaus Berlin
- Wed 18 Mar 2026 — Köln, Germany — GARAGEN
- Fri 20 Mar 2026 — København, Denmark — Ideal Bar
- Sat 21 Mar 2026 — Stockholm, Sweden — Debaser Nova
- Sun 22 Mar 2026 — Oslo, Norway — John Dee
- Sat 2 May 2026 — Liverpool, United Kingdom — Liverpool Sound City Festival
- Fri 15 May 2026 — Brighton, United Kingdom — The Great Escape 2026
- Wed 17 Jun 2026 — Zagreb, Croatia — Arena Zagreb
- Thu 18 Jun 2026 — Budapest, Hungary — MVM Dome
- Sat 20 Jun 2026 — Isle of Wight, United Kingdom — Isle of Wight Festival 2026
- Tue 23 Jun 2026 — Vilnius, Lithuania — Kalnų parkas
- Wed 24 Jun 2026 — Sopot, Poland — Forest Opera
- Mon 6 Jul 2026 — Nîmes, France — Festival de Nîmes 2026
- Sun 12 Jul 2026 — Chiclana De La Frontera, Spain — Concert Music Festival
- Mon 13 Jul 2026 — Fuengirola, Spain — Marenostrum Fuengirola
- Wed 15 Jul 2026 — Granada, Spain — Plaza De Toros De Granada
- Fri 17 Jul 2026 — Figueira Da Foz, Portugal — RFM Somnii
- Sat 18 Jul 2026 — Sevilla, Spain — Icónica Sevilla Fest 2026
- Mon 20 Jul 2026 — Marciac, France — Jazz in Marciac
- Sun 26 Jul 2026 — Arc-et-Senans, France — Saline Royale d’Arc-et-Senans
- Tue 28 Jul 2026 — Vienne, France — Les concerts de l’été
- Thu 30 Jul – Sun 2 Aug 2026 — Derbyshire, United Kingdom — Y Not Festival 2026
- Thu 30 Jul – Sun 2 Aug 2026 — Lowther, United Kingdom — Kendal Calling 2026
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