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Sharing its lead single ‘Dearly Missed’, Searows has today announced his second album, Death in the Business of Whaling, due for release on Friday 23rd January 2026 via Last Recordings On Earth. The record’s lead track offers an intense glimpse into Alec Duckart’s captivating songwriting, as the six-minute epic builds from haunting vocals and guitar into a powerful, climactic finale. Searows shares: “Dearly Missed is my contribution to the so-called “good for her” horror genre. I’m an avid horror lover for many reasons, but I appreciate it in particular for the ability of the genre to explore societal issues without reading as too preachy. The reality of this world for marginalized people gets bleaker by the day and watching someone on screen who you can relate to fighting back and winning and taking back their dignity can be an extremely cathartic and empowering experience. I wrote this song for the part of me that desires retribution for all the ways I and every marginalized person has been harmed and betrayed by society. I had a lot of fun writing this song and exploring a musical genre that I don’t often write in, but enjoy listening to and I’m really looking forward to performing it live.” Take a listen for yourselves below. 

 

Death in the Business of Whaling tracklist 
Belly of the Whale 
Kill What You Eat 
Photograph of a Cyclone 
Hunter 
Dirt 
Dearly Missed 
Junie 
In Violet 
Geese

He also today announces a run of album listening party events at UK record shops taking place this month. Fans can pre-order the album to gain access to the event and can take home an exclusive 7” ‘Dearly Missed’ vinyl complete with a secret B-side on the day. See below for full list of dates. 

Searows 2025 live dates 
 Tuesday 14th October – Vicar Street – Dublin, Ireland * 
Wednesday 15th October – SpinDizzy – Dublin, Ireland ^ 
Thursday 16th October – Rough Trade – Bristol, UK 
Thursday 16th October – Electric Bristol – Bristol, UK * 
Friday 17th October – Roundhouse – London, UK * 
Sunday 19th October – New Century Hall – Manchester, UK * 
Tuesday 21st October – Hoxton Hall – London, UK - SOLD OUT 
Wednesday 22nd October – Rough Trade, Denmark Street – London, UK^ 
Friday 24th October - Balades Sonare – Paris, France ^ 
Saturday 25th October - Adidas Arena - Paris, France * 
Wednesday 29th October – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, Netherlands * 
Friday 31st October - Forest National - Brussels, Belgium *

*Supporting Tamino 
^ Album listening party 

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