They're not even allowed in the amazing venues Austin has to offer without supervision, but that didn't keep the Dutch band 'Death Letters' from taking off to Texas in September 2010 when only 18 and 19 years old. They were there for a one sole purpose only: recording their second album with one of their favorite producers. This particular producer has worked with bands from the likes of ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, JET, The Datsuns and The Dandy Warhols and rolls by the name of Chris 'Frenchie' Smith. Not long after they finished recording, they returned to their 'second home' Austin to play the prestigious SXSW Festival before heading up north for a short tour. How they got here? Well, here's the tale of two youngsters chasing their dream in a far-away land. During the Great Depression of the 30’s, American blues hero Son House wrote his signature song "Death Letter”. Somewhat 76 years later in 2006, singer/guitarist Duende Ariza Lora (19 years old) and drummer Victor Brandt (18 years old) borrowed the name for their band, inspired by the song’s characteristic raw emotion and urgent rhythm. Also influenced by groups like The Thermals, Oceansize, Death Cab for Cutie, Cult of Luna and At The Drive-In, Death Letters aren’t even close to their twenties yet, but are already bursting with talent and growing experience. Hitting it off immediately in their first rehearsal, Duende and Victor became a tight musical pair and recorded their debut EP “Play It Like Yo

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