Giant Killers return with wit and melody on new EP 'The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories'

Pop history is full of comebacks, but few feel as sharp, self-aware, and musically invigorated as the latest from Giant Killers. After decades spent untangling the knots of music ownership, Jamie Wortley and Michael Brown reemerge with 'The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories', a four-song collection that sets the stage for their long-awaited second album. What could have been a nostalgic retread instead lands as a witty, textured, and deeply tuneful exploration of love’s strange corners.

The title-track sets the tone, pulling modern slang into their classic pop craft. “Delulu” becomes more than a passing internet phrase, it’s reframed as a window into the traps of obsession and misplaced desire. Musically, it’s buoyant yet unsettling, a hook-filled piece that hides unease beneath its shimmer. That blend of brightness and shadow is where Giant Killers thrive.

'Standing on a Ledge Again' and 'Soho Story' expand the emotional palette, weaving fluid guitar lines with keys that glint like neon reflections on rain-soaked streets. Both tracks show the duo’s ability to write narratives that feel cinematic without slipping into melodrama.

The closing track 'Hope Our Love Lives' is the most exuberant moment here. Featuring Gibbo (Andy Gibson), its warm harmonies and playful delivery nod towards classic British pop lineage while keeping its feet firmly in the present. It’s the kind of song that wears its craftsmanship lightly, infectious without pandering, and joyous without glossing over complexity.

More than anything, this EP feels like a reclamation of legacy. Giant Killers remind us that pop, when done with both intelligence and heart, can be as disarming as it is delightful. 'The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories' is a pointed, playful statement that their best writing may still lie ahead.