SPITE HOUSE SIGNS TO PURE NOISE RECORDS AND UNLEASHES EMOTIONALLY DEVASTATING NEW SINGLE “DESERT”

Montreal’s own Spite House has officially signed with Pure Noise Records and wasted no time making their presence known, releasing a gripping new single and music video titled “Desert.” The track serves as the first glimpse into their upcoming sophomore album, Desertion, which is slated to drop on September 12, 2025.

“Desert” is as emotionally raw as it is musically powerful. With its walls of distorted guitars and crashing drums, the song creates an unrelenting sonic backdrop for frontman Max Lajoie’s deeply personal lyrics. The track unpacks one of the most harrowing moments of his life: the discovery of his father’s suicide. Lajoie’s delivery doesn’t hold back—it’s a visceral unraveling of trauma and grief, yet there’s a sense of resolve beneath the chaos. It’s the kind of song that punches you in the chest while somehow offering catharsis in the same breath.

The release is accompanied by a stark, emotionally charged video that reflects the desolation and inner turmoil at the heart of the track. It mirrors the themes explored throughout Desertion, an album born from a decade of personal loss and introspection. Lajoie has spoken candidly about how the record is shaped by both his father’s death and the loss of his mother to cancer ten years earlier. The result is a collection of songs rooted in honesty, sorrow, and the search for meaning amid tragedy.

Signing with Pure Noise Records marks a major step forward for Spite House, aligning them with a roster known for championing emotionally driven and sonically fierce artists. The label’s support positions the band for broader exposure and a larger platform to share their story—one that resonates far beyond the post-hardcore and punk scenes.

“Desert” isn’t just a new single—it’s a statement of intent. Spite House is entering a new era, one defined by emotional clarity, sonic aggression, and fearless vulnerability. If this first release under Pure Noise is any indication, Desertion is going to be an album that doesn't just ask to be heard—it demands to be felt. Preorder it HERE!