Jeff Wilson’s post‑punk vessel Deeper Graves has entered a new chapter with the release of its third full‑length album, Pull Me Toward The Dark, out now through Disorder Recordings. Known for his work in Chrome Waves, Contrition, and past roles in Nachtmystium and Wolvhammer, Wilson uses Deeper Graves as a stark contrast to his heavier output — a space where mood, restraint, and emotional gravity take precedence over aggression.
Deeper Graves has always existed in the quiet tension between weight and release. As a one‑man project, Wilson shapes every element himself, allowing the music to evolve without compromise. The debut Open Roads (2020) introduced a palette of reverberant guitars, subtle rhythms, and melancholic drift.
The follow‑up, The Colossal Sleep (2022), deepened the project’s atmosphere, leaning into slow‑burn tension and immersive darkness. Between albums, Wilson explored reinterpretation through singles, including covers of The Cure and Portishead, hinting at the emotional terrain he would soon revisit.
With Pull Me Toward The Dark, that inward pull becomes even stronger. The album refines the project’s core identity — shadowed post‑punk structures, shoegaze‑tinged textures, and a sense of quiet unease — while expanding its emotional vocabulary. Songs unfold patiently, blurring the line between composition and soundscape, where silence becomes as expressive as the notes themselves.
Rather than leaning on nostalgia, Deeper Graves channels the spirit of post‑punk and gothic rock through a contemporary, deeply personal lens. The album feels like a continuation of the project’s established world, yet also a transformation — shaped by solitude, reflection, and the slow passage of time. It invites listeners not to escape, but to sit with its weight and let the atmosphere settle in.
Fans of Beastmilk, Killing Joke, Joy Division, The Sisters Of Mercy, and similarly brooding acts will find much to connect with here. Crafted Entirely by Wilson. Every aspect of Pull Me Toward The Dark — performance, engineering, recording, mixing, mastering, and even the cover art and photography — was handled by Wilson himself, reinforcing the album’s intimate, solitary nature.
Reflecting on the release, Wilson shares: “While I wasn't sure I would do another full-length for this project, this album has kind of revitalized my interest for it. A couple of these songs are some of my favorite things I've done. Hope you all enjoy it as well.”
Listen to the entire album below. Link
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