Released on the 22nd of November, Dude In Black’s new single, ‘The Death Of Ophelia’ is an intriguing electronic track that gives a modern twist to the angst and heartache experienced by Ophelia, from William Shakespeare’s play, ‘Hamlet’.
‘The Death Of Ophelia’ is available to stream and download here.
Eerily atmospheric, ‘The Death Of Ophelia’ blends Dream Pop and Indie Rock, with Shoegaze overtones. Reminiscent of Owl City, Dude In Black is taken from the point of view of a man who is completely enamoured with Ophelia, the young woman from ‘Hamlet’, who was rejected by the titular character, to whom she was betrothed, and left distraught and seemingly with few opportunities in life, decides instead to end it.
The artist sings as if he was someone in Ophelia’s life, who loved her from afar, and never told her of his affection. Instead, he speaks of her in retrospect, mourning her loss, and recounting his tears at her funeral. While Dude In Black clearly admires the works of Shakespeare, it’s uncertain if this song was also based on personal experience.
‘The Death Of Ophelia’ was recorded by Dude In Black’s home studio, and sees him perform every single instrument on the track, including guitar, bass, and drums, as well as vocals. The result is multi-layered and deeply resonant.
Dude In Black entered the music scene early in 2025, and has previously released the singles, ‘Love Was Never Meant for Me’, and ‘Ex-Valentine’s Day’, establishing his signature sound.
‘The Death Of Ophelia’ is available to stream and download here. You can find out more about Dude In Black and his music online on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, and Apple Music.
