Interview: Dead Superstar (Written)

Alternative rock/metal & hip-hop crossover band, Dead Superstar recently released their new EP, ‘Rid the Fear’. In this interview, we learn a bit more about the work that went into making it a reality and get to know the band better.

1. Hello! Thank you for taking the time to chat to us. First things first, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started.

Hi Y’all! Terence here! Thanks for reaching out. Again my name is Terence, the singer/frontman for Dead Superstar. I’m a spiritual wildcat rolled up into a fuzzball grenade.

2. Someone comes to you and asks you to sum up what kind of music you play – what do you tell them?

I guess we are a mashup of hard rock, alternative, metal, hip hop w a splash of electronic noise.

3. What’s currently keeping you busy? A new album/EP/single release? A new video? Playing live, or planning ahead?

Today?! Getting this new Ep “ Rid the Fear ”out to the world! We released it on 4/24/25 but we have SOOOOOOO much work to do! The single we’re is using These Voices, one of my favorites off the ep. We might release another one in the next couple of months but we’re not sure yet.

4. What is about this current period that is particularly exciting for you?

I love that we’re finally putting out new music. It’s been long awaited.

5. Tell me about the work that has gone into making it a reality and what it means to you.

This Ep was written during Pandemic 2019. We waited to release these tracks because we didn’t have the funding to do so and the timing wasn’t right. Fast forward to this present day, it seems to be a rinse and repeat of struggles of life and the strength that is needed.

6. Making music and being creative can be a very positive experience and can be very good for the mind. In what way has making music had a positive impact on your mental health?

Songs like “ Loose Strings & Anthem “ off the Rid the Fear, really help me to release the madness of the world. It touches on sensitive issues of the media that was drowning us.

7. It can also be incredibly challenging, more so in the modern times. What have been some challenging aspects of making music and how have you overcome them?

We’re generally a Long Island band but as time moved on so did . Scheduling was a true challenge and show of commitment w all of us. Somehow we made it work.

8. How do you handle the online aspects of being in a band? Having to put out content constantly, promoting across several different social media platforms, and having your success measured in likes and follows?

I HATE SOCIAL MEDIA! LOL I rather be out in the mix showing the live show! I will it it does have its advantages. I’m starting to get the hang of things. As for using it to build our fan base, it definitely helps.

9. How do you make this part of things enjoyable, and fulfilling, for yourself?

Honestly, everything is enjoyable, otherwise I don’t think I’d still be doing it. It’s a job for sure…

10. Speaking directly to listeners – what would you ask they do to help you?

Take a listen to the jams and tell people . That’s if you like us, lol.

11. Outside of music, what do you like to do to relax?

It might sound corny but I like walks on the beach, chillin with friends and good people. Exercising is a good way to release some pent up frustrations ( which I’m about to do after this interview ).

12. Where can people find you?

iTunes | Amazon Music | Spotify | LinkTree | YouTube | Merch | Website

Thanks for the interview and see you on the road!