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“EMPEROR’S NEW PHONE” - The second chapter of the DISCONNECTED_ short film is out now!
Link to full video in bio. Please Repost and Share!
I AM
YOU ARE
DEJA DEAD
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Directed by Ben Sottak @spookysottak
Edited by Max Ethan Miller
Music and Lyrics by DEJA DEAD @deja_dead_
Produced by RICO @ricosanctuary
Engineered by Gerry Gregory @gerrygregory
Recorded at THE DOGHOUSE in Glasgow, Scotland
Starring:
Abby Burris @abbyburris
Arya Kashyap @actorarya
Danae Balladares @danae_balladares
Nick Sceau @apathyhouse
Co-Starring
Sabrina Schlegel-Mejia @sabrinaschlegelmejia
Abey Xashi @abbyhashi
Emmajane Hoffman @iamfreka
Siena Rafter @sienarafter
Director of Photography Steven Russell @stevenrusselldp
Colorist - Patrick Devine, Company 3 @patrick.devine.iii
Producers
Jason Eisner @jayeisner
Max Ethan Miller
Assistant Director - Emmajane Hoffman
Production Designer - Jenny Melendez @jennycarlys
Key HMU Artist - Amanda Braz @amandabraz.mua2
Gaffer - Will Armstrong @arm_will_strong
1st AC - Sanae Ohno @ohnophoto_
Key Grip - Nick Sceau
VFX - Tizu @tizu.uzit
VFX- Tim Hendrix @tomothyhondrox
Rotoscope - Narendra Moond @nmoond
Cloud Game Developer - Phil Herlihy @flippy10x
3D Dripping Cloud Art - Nick Rouke @nick_rouke
#dejadead #glasgowmusic #alternativerock #viraldance #disconnected
AN EVENING IN THE DEAD ZONE. What an amazing night at @glasgowfilmtheatre to finally share the story of my journey from NYC to Glasgow, where I had the dream opportunity to record some songs with one of my all time favorite artists, RICO. This night was as much a celebration of the music as it was a tribute to Rico, and it was very emotional for me and those in the audience, but not without some big laughs as well.
Over the next few weeks I’ll be releasing the remaining 3 chapters of the film, as well as some behind the scenes footage from my time with Rico both here and on YouTube - so stay tuned for that. But in the meantime, the album itself, DISCONNECTED_, is OUT NOW, everywhere you stream music. But if you pick it up from Bandcamp, it includes exclusive instrumental mixes of all four tracks. Links in bio etc πΎ
It will take some time for me to fully process what just happened, but for now all I can say is Thank You. Thank you so much to everyone who attended, and everyone else who couldn’t, but still sent encouragement and support along the way.
I AM
YOU ARE
DEJA DEAD
πΈ by @jackgeddesmedia
And extra special thanks to @tricia_holmes for carrying me though this whole thing and beyond.
#glasgowmusic #glasgowfilmtheatre #ricocapuano #dejadead #newmusic
The new DEJA DEAD album DISCONNECTED_ is out now everywhere you stream music! Produced by RICO. Recording this piece was a life changing experience that took me out of my Brooklyn apartment and into the pubs, canal boats and late night chippies of Glasgow. A tour guided by Rico through his version of the city, where everyone wears black.
At Glasgow Film Theatre on 23 March I’ll be sharing stories from my time with Rico, showing footage from the studio sessions, and revealing the world premiere of the accompanying neon-drenched short film I produced alongside the album. RSVP at the link in my bio so you don’t miss a beat.
I AM
YOU ARE
DEJA DEAD
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#newmusic #glasgowmusic #glasgowfilmtheatre #gft #ricocapuano
cover photo πΈ @tricia_holmes

“SNAPSHOTS” is out now!
Link in bio to stream + watch the music video πΈπΆπΎ
I AM
YOU ARE
DEJA DEAD
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#dejadead #glasgowmusic #alternativerock #disconnected newmusic

“SNAPSHOTS”- The first song off of the upcoming album DISCONNECTED by DEJA DEAD — as well as the first chapter of the accompanying short film.
Please Repost and Share!
RSVP for the Premiere event in Glasgow, Scotland - 23 March 2026. Link in bio.
I AM
YOU ARE
DEJA DEAD
——
Music and Lyrics by DEJA DEAD @deja_dead_
Produced by RICO @ricosanctuary
Engineered by Gerry Gregory @gerrygregory
Recorded at THE DOGHOUSE in Glasgow, Scotland
Directed by Ben Sottak @spookysottak
Edited by Max Ethan Miller
Starring:
Abby Burris @abbyburris
Arya Kashyap @actorarya
Danae Balladares @danae_balladares
Nick Sceau @apathyhouse
Co-Starring
Sabrina Schlegel-Mejia @sabrinaschlegelmejia
Abey Xashi @abbyhashi
Emmajane Hoffman @iamfreka
Siena Rafter @sienarafter
Director of Photography Steven Russell @stevenrusselldp
Colorist - Patrick Devine, Company 3 @patrick.devine.iii
Producers
Jason Eisner @jayeisner
Max Ethan Miller
Assistant Director - Emmajane Hoffman
Production Designer - Jenny Melendez @jennycarlys
Key HMU Artist - Amanda Braz @amandabraz.mua2
Gaffer - Will Armstrong @arm_will_strong
1st AC - Sanae Ohno @ohnophoto_
Key Grip - Nick Sceau
VFX - Tizu @tizu.uzit
VFX- Tim Hendrix @tomothyhondrox
Rotoscope - Narendra Moond @nmoond
Cloud Game Developer - Phil Herlihy @flippy10x
3D Dripping Cloud Art - Nick Rouke @nick_rouke
#djd002 #glasgowmusic #dejadead #alternativerock #newmusic

New song “SNAPSHOTS” drops this Friday!
& info about the upcoming event at @glasgowfilmtheatre on Monday, 23 March
Links in bio to RSVP to the event, and pre-save SNAPSHOTS
#djd002 #glasgowmusic #glasgowevents #nyctoglasgow dejadead

Earn 1,000,000 points in CLOUD GAME by DEJA DEAD to unlock “Emperor’s New Phone” - the new single from the upcoming album DISCONNECTED.
This is both a game and a statement against the ephemeral nature of streaming culture - turning music into a reward rather than a commodity.
This trailer was narrated by the voice of Game Trailers himself, Brandon Jones (@trailerjones)! Huge thanks to Brandon and to EasyAllies and their Golden Voice support tier on Patreon for making this dream come true. @easyallies
The game was developed by @flippy10x and the song features vocals by Margo Goldstein from Horra @horrafrombrooklyn!
Produced by RICO.
iOS only for now. Go to www.dejadead.com to download, or just search “Cloud Game by Deja Dead” on the App Store!
I AM
YOU ARE
DEJA DEAD
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#dejadead #djd002 #glasgowmusic #easyallies #freegame @quitegreat
It’s really happening. I’m so excited to announce that my new record, DISCONNECTED, will finally release this March! The launch party will be in Scotland, at the Glasgow Film Theatre on Monday 23 March 2026.
The tracks were produced by my musical hero, the legendary Glaswegian alt-rocker RICO, whose albums have had a profound influence on me throughout my life.
I can’t wait to share more stories from our time together over the next few months, and at the event itself.
There’s so much more to talk about—
so strap in and stay tuned.
All will be revealed in time.
I AM
YOU ARE
DEJA DEAD
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@glasgowfilmtheatre @quitegreat #glasgowevents #nyctoglasgow #DJD002 #disconnected
in 2023 I reconnected with friends all around the world, and rediscovered myself in the process.
heading into the new year with a clear vision & purpose.
music, film, [????]…
hoping you’ll see it all in 2024.
happy new year! π«‘
I AM
YOU ARE
DEJA DEAD
devastated this week over the news of Rico passing away. one of my all time favorite music artists for almost two decades, and more recently (and importantly), a great friend.
he pushed me to go harder than I thought possible with my own music, really diving in and taking it seriously in a way I’d never experienced before as an artist. unbelievably wise and inspirational, he raised the bar in what I expect from myself creatively moving forward.
you need to check out his albums Sanctuary Medicines and Violent Silences. I’ve always seen his music as the missing puzzle piece in the late 90s/early 00’s alternative/triphop/industrial web… but it also stands out as something totally his own.
play it loud.