DEAD POET SOCIETY SHARE STRIPPED-DOWN PIANO VERSION OF “RUNNING IN CIRCLES”

Los Angeles alt-rockers Dead Poet Society have peeled back the layers on one of their most explosive tracks, releasing a haunting piano version titled “Running in Circles (Stripped).” Trading distortion for intimacy, this reimagined take puts raw emotion front and center, offering a whole new lens on one of the band’s most introspective songs.

Where the original version pulses with energy and grit, “Running in Circles (Stripped)” finds its power in restraint. With delicate piano chords and frontman Jack Underkofler’s voice laid bare, the track hits differently—more fragile, more human, and somehow even more impactful. It’s the kind of rendition that feels like it was made for late-night reflection and quiet catharsis.

Dead Poet Society have always excelled at walking the line between chaos and control, and this stripped version shows just how much emotion they can evoke when they step away from the noise. It’s a bold move, and it pays off beautifully.

Listen to “Running in Circles (Stripped)” now and experience the song in a whole new light.