Theory of a Deadman frontman Tyler Connolly has explained during an interview with LA Lloyd why the band is moving away from lengthy albums in favor of a new direction. Rather than use filler tracks, the group now focuses on shorter releases that showcase only its strongest material, an approach clearly illustrated by their upcoming EP, Part 1: Funeral Songs, set for release on September 4, 2026. According to Connolly, recording just three handpicked songs at a time allows the band to invest its resources wisely, ensuring that every track feels like a potential hit rather than an afterthought.
“Most bands, when they do albums, let’s say they do 12 songs, really there’s only a few that are potential singles. The rest are ones that the A&R person or the band decided that are just, like, ‘Eh, they’re worthy to keep on the record, but’ … I tell the guys, I’m, like, ‘It costs just as much money to record a B-side as it does a hit. There’s no difference.’ So now we can actually choose which songs we wanna record and then just wait, rather than just recording them all at once. So now we go in and record three at a time, and it’s the three that we pick.” – Tyler Connolly
In 2026, this strategy mirrors the booming industry trend with EPs now accounting for 31% of new streaming releases and delivering higher save rates than singles. Artists across genres are typically embracing 4–6-track projects for their affordability, rapid release pace, and superior algorithmic boost on platforms like Spotify. The approach keeps fans engaged with frequent high-quality drops while reducing risk, turning EPs into powerful bridges between major albums in today’s fast-moving music landscape.
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