Deceits

♱ “Too romantic for the punks, too fierce for the goths. We play passionate post-punk” ♱ Formed in late 2021, Los Angeles’s DECEITS are putting the passion back in post-punk with a modern Chicano twist. Named after a track from the UK’s highly obscure & underrated The Wild Flowers, the group have garnered a cult-like following in the goth/alternative underground through their catchy melancholic soundscapes and energetic live performances. Not afraid to stand out, DECEITS took it upon themselves to play post-punk that wasn’t restricted to just being cold and monotone, but instead filled with the vibrant energy and colorful rhythms found in the Spanish language music they were surrounded with growing up. After a steady release of well received singles, DECEITS released their debut studio album “If There’s No Heaven…” in November of 2023 independently. Powered by modern de facto post-punk goth anthems like “Drowning In An Empty Sea” and “Mi Amor, Mi Vampira”, the album would be well received, leading the band to tour across the U.S., headline their own show at the prestigious El Rey Theater and being invited to perform at 2025's Cruel World Festival. Founded on a shared endearment of bands like The Cure, New Order, Motorama, The Chameleons & Caifanes, and not afraid to pull from influences outside of the “goth” musical tree, the band is made up of Kevin “Puppy” Moreno (Vocals, Bass Guitar, Keyboards), Francisco Saenz (Percussions) and Skylar Francise (Guitars).