11 April 2026 rocknews

Dead Pony Release New Single “Freak Like Me” + Announce EP Eat My Dust! Out May 15 2026

Glasgow alt-rock band Dead Pony have released their electrifying new single “Freak Like Me” – the second track from their forthcoming EP Eat My Dust!, set for release on 15 May 2026 via ADA.

Stream “Freak Like Me” now Watch the official music video here

“‘Freak Like Me’ is a love letter to the outsiders in society — the ones who never quite fit the mould and stopped trying to,” says frontwoman Anna Shields. “It’s about owning every bizarre, messy, sexy, beautiful part of who you are, and finding your people in that chaos. I was really inspired by the energy of The Priory bar Glasgow, where we used to hang out and play our first gigs — sweaty, loud, full of young musicians and misfits just being unapologetically themselves. That’s the spirit I wanted to bottle in this track.”

About the EP Eat My Dust!

Eat My Dust! marks a bold new chapter for the band, who burst onto the scene with their 2024 debut album Ignore This. The five-track EP is louder, more honest and more fearless than ever before.

Tracklisting:

What If?
Eat My Dust!
Freak Like Me
BOOM!
Fury
Lost Inside Of Me

Anna Shields and producer/guitarist Blair Crichton comment: “We’re stepping into a whole new era of Dead Pony — one that feels bigger, bolder, and more unapologetically us than anything we’ve ever done before. We’ve gone further with our songwriting, taken more risks in the studio, and allowed ourselves to experiment in ways we never have before. This is us stepping outside our comfort zone and fully committing to it.”

2026 Headline Tour & Festival Dates

Dead Pony will hit the road this May for a run of headline shows ahead of major festival appearances.

Headline Tour 2026:

26 May – Nottingham, BETA (SOLD OUT)
27 May – Edinburgh, La Belle Angele (LOW TICKETS)
29 May – Manchester, Rebellion (LOW TICKETS)
30 May – Birmingham, Mama Roux’s (LOW TICKETS)
31 May – Sheffield, Corporation
2 June – Cardiff, The Globe
3 June – Southampton, Joiners (SOLD OUT)
4 June – London, The Underworld (LOW TICKETS)

Festival Appearances 2026:

23 May – Slam Dunk South
24 May – Slam Dunk North
30 August – All Points East (with Twenty One Pilots)

Tickets for the headline shows are on general sale now.

FAQs – Dead Pony “Freak Like Me” & Eat My Dust! EP 2026

When is the new single “Freak Like Me” out? Out now on all streaming platforms with the official video.

When does the EP Eat My Dust! release? 15 May 2026 via ADA.

What is “Freak Like Me” about? A celebration of outsiders and misfits — owning every part of yourself and finding your people in the chaos.

Where can I watch the official music video? The video is available now on Dead Pony’s YouTube channel and social platforms.

When is the headline tour? May and June 2026 across eight UK dates.

Are tickets still available? Yes — tickets are on sale now, but several shows are already low or sold out.

What was Dead Pony’s previous release? Their 2024 debut album Ignore This, which received critical acclaim and a Scottish Album of the Year nomination.

Rock News final word: Dead Pony are stepping into a bigger, bolder era with “Freak Like Me” — a love letter to every misfit and outsider that perfectly captures their raw, unapologetic energy. With the EP dropping in May and a stacked run of headline shows, 2026 is shaping up to be massive for one of the UK’s most exciting young rock bands. Stream it now and catch them live while you can.