Giant Killers - 'The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories'

After a decades-long fight to reclaim their music, Giant Killers return with 'The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories', a four-track prelude to their forthcoming second album that digs into the many shades of romance with the wit, charm, and melodic intuition only seasoned pop veterans can deliver. Jamie Wortley and Michael Brown, a duo whose history stretches from MCA’s 90s heyday to recent festival main stages, demonstrate that years away from the spotlight haven’t dulled their flair for crafting incisive, hook-driven narratives.

Opening with the title-track, the EP immediately positions itself at the intersection of whimsy and unease. “Delulu” (internet shorthand for romantic delusion) becomes a lens for exploring obsession, longing, and the hazards of idealised love. Tracks like 'Standing on a Ledge Again' and 'Soho Story' extend this exploration, blending shimmering keys, fluid guitar lines, and taut rhythmic pulses into stories that feel both intimate and vividly cinematic. Even in its darker corners, there’s a buoyant energy that keeps the songs swinging, never allowing heaviness to tip into despair.

The EP culminates with 'Hope Our Love Lives', a celebratory collaboration with Gibbo (Andy Gibson), whose vocal delivery recalls the precision and flair of classic Squeeze, threading nostalgia seamlessly into contemporary arrangements. Here, Giant Killers hint at broader horizons while holding onto the melodic sensibilities that have always defined their work. It’s a reminder that pop can be both reflective and joyous, capable of wrestling with complexity while still leaving room to dance.

'The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories' is a statement of intent for the duo. After reclaiming their catalogue and asserting creative control, Giant Killers prove they’ve matured without losing their signature sparkle. Each track is a deft balance of melancholy and mirth, a study in love’s contradictions, and a playful, sophisticated reintroduction to a band whose voice has only sharpened with time.