DEADLANDS are a New York-based band infusing fresh and unexpected energy into traditional post-hardcore. Founding member and frontwoman Kasey Karlsen is used to laying her cards face up on the table, as she has been writing about her toxic relationships, friendships, hardships, and current events basically all topics that are near and dear to her heart — since she was in high school. She also draws over million followers across platforms, thanks to her compelling content. CJ Arey, professionally known as "NO SHADE," creates melodies for the guitar and bass while simultaneously inputting his own flare of trap and cinematic references into the production of the music. In 2024 and 2025, the band headlined shows across the United States, supported Scene Queen on her tour, and made stops along the way to perform at Louder Than Life, Aftershock, and Blue Ridge Festivals. In June 2025, the band released the 7-song EP, SEVEN., on Spinefarm/Universal. Each song on SEVEN. represents one of the 7 deadly sins. The band is currently writing and recording a full- length album with the first single scheduled for release April 2026. Fans of bands like Asking Alexandria, Motionless In White, Escape the Fate, Falling in Reverse, Wage War, In This Moment, and Bring Me The Horizon will be magnetically drawn to DEADLANDS.