Deadly Apples – Envious and Little

By starrymag | May 2, 2025

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) How would you describe your sound?

A) It’s always difficult to describe your own sound, but I’d say we combine elements of industrial, alternative and metal with cinematic textures and emotional depth. There’s melody, heaviness, vulnerability and aggression all coexisting. We want to create something that feels intense and visceral, but also honest and human.

Q) Who are some of your musical influences?

A) We’re both influenced by a wide range of music. Artists like Nine Inch Nails, Ministry and Depeche Mode definitely left their mark on us. We also draw inspiration from film scores, which is a big part of Antoine’s [Lamothe] background. We like music that feels like it comes from a real place — raw and emotionally charged.

Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Envious and Little.”

A) That song was born from a place of frustration — dealing with toxic people who constantly project their insecurities onto others. It’s about how envy can rot someone from the inside out and how those people often try to bring others down instead of working on themselves. It’s a personal track, but I think it taps into something a lot of people have felt.

Q) What do you think it is about the song that fans connect to?

A) I think people recognize the energy of that kind of negativity and manipulation, especially in today’s online culture. The song’s blunt honesty and intensity seem to resonate. It’s cathartic — a way to scream back at the people who try to tear you down.

Q) I love that you got to work with Danny Lohner of NIN! How did the two of you come to connect?

A) We’ve always been huge fans of his work and we felt he could bring something unique to the songs. I had already met him through a mutual contact and he connected with what we were doing. He ended up playing all the guitars and bass on the album. It was an honor to have someone whose work we grew up admiring be a part of it — and he absolutely crushed it.

Q) How does the video for the track play into the message behind it?

A) The video for “Volatile” mirrors the themes of the song. We explored visual metaphors tied to control and submission, and we collaborated with Montreal’s fetish and BDSM communities to create a striking and visceral aesthetic. Antoine directed it and really pushed the visual boundaries. It’s disturbing but meaningful — just like the song.

Q) What is your song writing process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?

A) It varies. Sometimes I’ll write lyrics first and will make them fit into the music, but most of the time, Antoine will create instrumental demos and I’ll write lyrics that match the tone and emotion of the music. It’s very collaborative. We don’t follow a formula — we just follow the feeling.

Q) How much of a hand do you have in the production of your music?

A) Antoine produced the album. We worked on pre-production with Michael Beinhorn and mixed the record in L.A. with Ben Grosse. It was a long and brutal process, but we didn’t want to cut any corners. Everything had to sound exactly how we envisioned it.

Q) Your album Distress is due out later this year. What are some themes you’ll be exploring on it?

A) It’s definitely our darkest and most personal work. The lyrics reflect a period of deep emotional turmoil, betrayal and grief, but also broader themes like social division and the breakdown of empathy. We wanted to confront the ugliness of the world while also processing our own pain through the music.

Q) Are you able to tease a favorite track you’re really looking forward to fans getting to check out?

A) There’s a song called “FINDMEKILLME” that I’m really excited about. It feels like the emotional centerpiece of the album. It’s heavy and melodic, but also brutally honest. That one hits hard — both musically and lyrically.  It’s the last song on the record.

Q) Where are some of your favorite places to perform and what makes those locations so significant to you?

A) We’ve played all over the world — from Japan to Europe to South America — and every place has its own energy. That said, playing in Mexico and South America is always insane. The fans are so passionate and the shows get wild.

Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?

A) Trent Reznor. He’s been a huge influence on both of us, not just musically but also in how he approaches art.

Q) What artist/musician are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?

A) Lately I’ve been into Ghostemane. I like how he blends genres and brings that raw intensity. Also still listening to a lot of classic stuff — I tend to go back to albums that made an impact on me emotionally.

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?

A) We’re incredibly grateful. The support since the release of Volatile has been overwhelming and this is just the beginning. We’re putting everything we have into this album and these shows — physically, mentally, emotionally. We can’t wait for everyone to experience what’s coming.

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