Belgium’s underground darkwave phenomenon ULTRA SUNN continues its unstoppable ascent with the release of a striking new single, “Flirt With Death.” Following the buzz and critical admiration surrounding their album “The Beast In You”. And the recent “Keep Your Eyes Peeled” EP, the duo now return with a track that feels both intensely personal and emotionally resonant.
While “Flirt With Death” doesn’t appear on “The Beast In You”, it stands firmly alongside the band’s recent material in terms of atmosphere and impact. The track dives into a darker chapter of frontman Sam Huge’s life. Exploring how personal struggles can shift the way others perceive you. (Sometimes unfairly reframing vulnerability as weakness).
Thematically, “Flirt With Death” encourages listeners to look beyond surface-level judgments and truly see one another as we are. Rather than framing suffering as failure, the song reframes it as proof of endurance. A reminder that surviving difficult moments is itself a powerful act of strength.
“‘Flirt With Death’ is a deeply personal song, born from revisiting a feeling I carried as a teenager,” shares Huge. “It reflects a period of my life marked by eating disorders and immense difficulty simply existing but, more than that, the song speaks about how I was perceived by others: as if I were lesser, a burden, or something weak and fragile that hovered somewhere between life and death”.
Musically, ULTRA SUNN continue to excel at their signature blend of brooding darkwave textures and dancefloor energy. There’s an immediate pulse to the track that pulls you in. Subsequently balances shadowy synth lines with a driving rhythm that feels built for late-night club systems. Above it all sits Sam’s unmistakable vocal — deep, commanding, and rich with emotion — which anchors the track with undeniable presence.
Fans across Europe and North America will soon get to experience that presence firsthand. Beginning March 20, ULTRA SUNN will warm up with several European dates before heading stateside for the North American leg of their biggest headline tour yet. UK fans should mark their calendars for June 28, when the band arrives at Oslo Hackney in London. (Details here)
ULTRA SUNN aren’t just riding the momentum of their recent success, they’re deepening it. By pairing darkwave intensity with raw emotional honesty, the duo continue to prove that the most powerful music often emerges from the shadows. They transform pain into something fiercely life-affirming on the dancefloor.
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