Just a few weeks ago, we spoke to Die Twice ahead of the release of Accept Me Like A Lie, a five-track EP that arrived as an important moment for the Brighton-based band. Written during a period of personal and creative transition, the record brought together the experiences and emotions that had shaped the group over the previous year. Now, the four-piece return with the video for Jalapeño, one of the EP's most striking tracks and a fitting new chapter in the story surrounding the release.
Directed by Milo Hume, the visual was inspired by a chance encounter that eventually drew the filmmaker into the band's orbit. What began with a meeting on the London Underground led to a Brighton show, an all-night adventure, and a freezing sunrise swim in the sea. Months later, those memories resurfaced while Hume was developing ideas for Jalapeño, resulting in a video that feels suspended between dream and reality, perfectly matching the song's hazy sense of tension and release.
Like much of Accept Me Like A Lie, Jalapeño thrives on atmosphere. Bayton's mesmeric vocal glides over a rhythm section that pulses with quiet intensity, while the guitars move between shimmering restraint and something far more feral. Rather than rushing towards a climax, the track unfolds patiently, rewarding listeners willing to sink into its world and stay there for a while.
The release arrives as Die Twice continue to build momentum through their live shows. Following sold-out residencies in Brighton and London, the band are preparing for a busy summer that includes support dates with Grace Bowers in Paris on July 9 and London on July 14, followed by appearances at Sound Factory Festival on July 10 and Boardmasters Festival on August 8. For a band that has steadily built its audience through word of mouth and unforgettable performances, it feels like another significant step forward.