ALBUM REVIEW: DMA's - DMA's

After a recently celebrated decade of Indie-Rock anthems, Garage hits, and Britpop nostalgia, DMA’S are back and ready to reclaim the Indie scene with the release of their fifth, self-titled album, ‘DMA’S’! Released on the 21st August, ‘DMA’S’ beautifully encapsulates the trio’s sonic evolution since their 2016 debut ‘Hills End’, striking a satisfying stylistic balance of both nostalgic sound and a fresh reinvention. 

Opening track ‘El Alamein’ wastes no time in giving us a taste of this distinct blend. Its propulsive percussion drives the newly energised feel, whilst simultaneously preserving the band’s guitar-fronted foundations - a definitive characteristic of their earlier work. Complementing this urgent rhythm, O’Dell greets us with the familiarity of his gritty vocals, contributing a newfound sense of emotional weight to the track through his vulnerable delivery. 

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Diving further into the album, we watch as their experimental palette begins to flourish and take shape. With tracks such as ‘Hurracane’ introducing textured production that shies away from the band’s previously overt emulation of musical influences. Instead, they embrace the remodelling that a decade of experiment, determination, and growing confidence has carved into their name - leaving behind an assured and increasingly unique sound. 

The trio are currently set to celebrate the release of the album with an intimate Acoustic tour across several small music venues throughout the UK, kicking off in Kingston on the 24th August. Just ahead of their February 2027 UK and Ireland headline tour, DMA’S demonstrate their ability to fluctuate between expansive arena performances and cosy, authentic shows that anchor the three to their roots. Although divergent, ‘DMA’S’ reflects not a complete rebranding, but a proud assertion of their growing individuality, evident through both the tracks and the self-identification of the album name itself.