The Comfort delve into their heavier side on brooding, pummelling new single, 'Isolate. Fixate. Deteriorate' off forthcoming album

Brisbane alt rocker The Comfort delve into the heavier side with their brooding and pummelling new single, ‘Isolate. Fixate. Deteriorate’ which is also another taste of their forthcoming album, ‘Let The Love In’, which drops on Friday, October 3.

This will be accompanied by a vinyl release, available through BreakThrough Records.  

"Isolate.Fixate.Deteriorate" is a personal one for vocalist Liam Holmes. He explains: "This song comes to terms with a habit I didn’t even realise was destroying me - and the people I love. I’ve always had the urge to disappear when I’m struggling, thinking that if I locked myself away long enough, I could outthink the pain. At the time, it felt like the safest option. In reality, it was me slowly deteriorating and cutting myself off from everyone who cared."  

"The song is written like a conversation with someone I love, a strange mix of confession and warning, telling them exactly how I’d pull away, without seeing the damage it would cause. It’s about the illusion of control, the comfort of isolation, and the moment you realise you’ve been romanticising your own decay.”

The Comfort strike a balance between jagged aggression and haunting calm on ‘Isolate. Fixate. Deteriorate’. Pushing beyond their usual alt-rock label, they dive into a heavier soundscape of bludgeoning riffs and thickened tones — at their peak, it hits like an avalanche of shattered concrete. Frontman Liam’s delivery bleeds pain and urgency, every scream reinforcing the need to be heard rather than swallowed. It’s beautifully hectic, a track that thrives in the chaos it creates.

  "Isolate.Fixate.Deteriorate." joins earlier singles "Down (How Many Times Can I Lose Everything)", "Blossom" and "Stay" on the album track list. All of which have received radio and online support, with the most recent, "Stay" making The Comfort 'Featured Artist of the Week' on Kerrang! Radio's Fresh Blood .  

Recorded with ARIA-nominated producer and songwriter Callan Orr, their new album sees The Comfort tapping back into the heavier energy that first defined their sound, while continuing to evolve the dark, melodic textures that have become their trademark. The album reintroduces the trio's signature blend of hook-laden riffs, introspective lyricism, and harmonious vocal duality. ‘Let The Love In’ delves deep into the heart of The Comfort's identity, uncovering a simple truth: Liam Holmes (vocals/guitar), Dominic Harper (vocals/bass) and Marcus Parente (lead guitar) are three people doing everything they can to grow - through pain, through doubt, through connection. Their songs explore themes of mental health, vulnerability, and the fear of letting love in, resonating with listeners who are navigating their own internal battles.   

The Comfort continue to evolve through each release, drawing on their decade-long journey of vulnerability, connection, and personal growth. The Comfort first turned heads with their breakout Love EP, which amassed over 5 million streams and set the stage for their debut album ‘What It Is To Be’. Their sophomore record, ‘Experience Everything. Live And Die.’ released via Greyscale Records in 2022 and further cemented their sound – featuring collaborations with AJ Perdomo of The Dangerous Summer and Dylan Davidson of Deadlights. Over the years, The Comfort have shared stages with scene heavyweights including Saosin (US), Don Broco (UK), The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (US), Thrice (US), Say Anything (US), Circa Survive (US), Void of Vision and so many more.  

‘Isolate. Fixate. Deteriorate’ is out now and streaming everywhere. Let The Love In will be available Friday October 3.