DEAD POET SOCIETY Talk Good Things Festival, Muse, Heavy Riffs and New Music

L.A.-based rockers DEAD POET SOCIETY are set to storm Australia’s Good Things Festival this December delivering their signature ‘heavy indie rock’ packed with gritty, down-tuned riffs and irresistibly catchy hooks!

The Everblack Podcast sat down with Jack Underkofler and Will Goodroad of DEAD POET SOCIETY to talk about their long-awaited debut at Good Things Festival 2025 in Australia. We dive into the band’s high-energy live shows, the story behind the chaotic circle pit moments, and what fans can expect from their set down under. Jack and Will also open up about the inspiration behind their genre-bending sound and the excitement of sharing stages with heavyweights like Muse, Chevelle, and Asking Alexandria. Plus, we discuss new music on the horizon and how they’re redefining modern rock for a new generation.

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DEAD POET SOCIETY began as an indie outfit, self-producing and recording their own material, including two acclaimed EPs. In a 2016 interview with Beyond The Stage Magazine, frontman Jack Underkofler described their sound as “heavy indie rock,” blending down-tuned, powerful guitar riffs with soft, pop-leaning choruses and verses.

After graduating in 2016, the band relocated to Los Angeles. That same year, their music caught the attention of the influential Mexican YouTube channel Pepe Problemas, leading to an invitation from the rising rock band Sputnik to open on their national tour of Mexico. Over the next two years, DEAD POET SOCIETY toured Mexico multiple times, building a devoted fanbase.

Their U.S. breakthrough came in 2018 when Spotify editorial added their single “American Blood” to prominent playlists, following an organic rise on social media and streaming platforms. Early supporters included Josh Katz of Badflower, who championed their song “CoDA” to his label Big Machine and others, sparking interest from multiple labels. The band eventually signed with Spinefarm, releasing their debut album -!- in 2021.

Since then, DEAD POET SOCIETY has become headliners in their own right, selling out 1,000+ capacity venues and performing on the main stages of major festivals worldwide. They are currently on a massive North American tour with Chevelle and Asking Alexandria.

Good Things Festival 2025 returns with a stellar roster of international legends, local heroes, and budding dreamweavers, including TOOL, Weezer, Garbage, All Time Low, Machine Head, GWAR, The All-American Rejects, Knocked Loose, Lorna Shore, Refused and heaps more!

GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL LINE UP:

DATES AND VENUES:
Friday 5 December – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (16+)
Saturday 6 December – Sydney Showground, Sydney (16+)
Sunday 7 December – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane (16+)

General Public tickets on sale
https://www.oztix.com.au/