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The Searows hiatus is over! The singer-songwriter and guitarist has ended his year-long break with the announcement of his sophomore album and the release of its lead single, "Dearly Missed." In the new six-minute track, Searows delves into the first- and third-person perspectives of what it's like being in tumultuous relationships with people you care about. From themes of uncertainty to grasping the loss of someone due to mental health, the single is a heavy tune filled with built-up grief looking for a release.

"Dearly Missed" brews like a storm on the horizon. Crackling heavy guitars, thunderous drums, and a raw urgency fuel a feeling like Searows is ripping open the floorboards of his folk-leaning past. The instrumentation is visceral, cathartic, and unflinching. At the same time, lyrically, the song follows the story of a man who has gone through a traumatic event, causing him to become emotionally detached. You can hear it in every growl of guitar and every shouted line, especially on the chorus as he roars, "I sell you out / Is it so bad? / Are you still asking if she hates you now? / Slow down/ Kicking and screaming / I really need you to help yourself."

Of the song, Duckart says," 'Dearly Missed' is my contribution to the so-called 'good for her' horror genre. I'm an avid horror lover for many reasons, but I appreciate it in particular for the ability of the genre to explore societal issues without reading as too preachy. The reality of this world for marginalized people gets bleaker by the day, and watching someone on screen who you can relate to fighting back and winning and taking back their dignity can be an extremely cathartic and empowering experience. I wrote this song for the part of me that desires retribution for all the ways I and every marginalized person has been harmed and betrayed by society. I had a lot of fun writing this song and exploring a musical genre that I don't often write in, but enjoy listening to."

The accompanying music video, directed by Karlee Boon, is a powerful visual representation of the track's darkness, evoking feelings of grief, anger, and rage. Searows channels these emotions by digging a grave, only to destroy it with his electric guitar, an instrument that was once an anchor, helping him to keep himself afloat. The video's emotional intensity reminds viewers that healing is not a linear process.

The track will feature on his new album, Death in the Business of Whaling, set to release January 23, 2026. Alongside this announcement, Searows has also announced a run of tour dates starting in October, traveling around the UK and Europe.

Watch the "Dearly Missed" video below: