Chicago trio Dehd bring their raw, sun-drenched indie rock to YES this March, armed with new material from their latest album Poetry. Known for their reverb-soaked guitars, driving rhythms, and deeply emotive lyrics, the band—Jason Balla, Emily Kempf, and Eric McGrady—craft songs that balance heartbreak and hope with anthemic urgency. Their latest work captures a cinematic world of late-night cigarette burns, fleeting romance, and restless optimism, proving once again that no one writes about love quite like Dehd.
Following the breakout success of Flower of Devotion and Blue Skies, Dehd embarked on an unconventional songwriting journey, road-tripping across the U.S. to find inspiration in remote cabins, solar-powered studios, and even a brief stint stranded in rural Montana. This spirit of adventure seeps into Poetry, their most vulnerable and expansive album yet. With the addition of co-producer Ziyad Asrar (Whitney), the band’s sound reaches new heights—at times stripped-back and confessional, at others soaring with unshakable intensity.
Expect a night of raw, urgent energy as DEHD channel their signature blend of garage rock grit and dreamlike melancholy into a live show that’s equal parts intimate and electrifying. Whether you’re deep in heartbreak or basking in new love, their songs will hit like a lightning bolt to the heart—so don’t miss them at YES.
