After announcing the upcoming release of his new album Dancing on My Father’s Grave and Other Stories, Dark-Folk and Americana artist Don de Leaumont has shared his second new single, “The Hearse They Rode In On!” The song features Dark Folk legend Marissa Nadler on vocals, who also mentored Don for songcraft on this release. This follows he title track of the album, released recently. Stream the new track on all DSPs, and pre-order on Bandcamp and Ampwall. The album proper releases on November 14th, 2025, via Dark Waters Records. With over three decades of performing music and sharing the stage with acts such as Amigo the Devil, Mike Glabicki (Rusted Root), The Avett Brothers, and Kevn Kinney (Drivin’ N’ Cryin’) among many others, de Leaumont has crafted this project as a labor of love and an ode to his haunted roots of New Orleans’ cemeteries, Bourbon Street dive bars, and loves won and lost. Listen to “Dancing on My Father’s Grave and Other Stories” now!
Hear “The Hearse They Rode In On” single here:
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Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/53dsyf2m
Ampwall: https://tinyurl.com/26c34fpc
Don commented:
“The Hearse They Rode In On” was a song that I wrote while working with Marissa Nadler. I was stuck with the music but couldn’t conceptualize the lyrics. She inspired me to push myself and to create my own folk tale of sorts. The end result is what I feel is one of the best songs I have ever written. I was beyond honored when Marissa told me she liked the song so much that she wanted to be a part of it. Having her do this duet with me is something I will always consider a career high for me.”
Album Pre-Save/Pre-Order
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Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/2r2kpddt
Don will release additional singles in the coming weeks to support the album.
A physical release of the album is coming in 2026.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Marissa Nadler (Marissa is featured on the track “The Hearse They Rode In On” and mentored Don for this release), Emma Ruth Rundle, Kevn Kinney, Tom Waits, and Nick Cave, Don explores themes of conflict, mysticism, and the haunting beauty of his hometown of New Orleans. While not a concept album, the record reflects the city’s folklore and spiritual undercurrents that have fascinated the world for over three centuries.
“This album comes from a place so far down inside of me that I wouldn’t have dared go to in the past,” says Don. “Facing those emotions, stories, and life experiences head-on and putting them into music—it’s the proudest I’ve ever been of an album.”
Mentored and inspired by acclaimed dark folk artist Marissa Nadler, Don was pushed beyond his comfort zone. “Marissa came along when I needed it most,” he shares. “She offered guidance, inspiration, and tough love… she pushed me to challenge myself as a songwriter, player, and singer.”
Dancing on My Father’s Grave and Other Stories will be released via Dark Waters Records on November 14th, 2025 via Bandcamp, Ampwall, and all DSPs.
For fans of Marissa Nadler, Emma Ruth Rundle, and Nick Cave, Don de Leaumont delivers a sound steeped in folklore, shadow, light, and truth.
In addition to his musical output, Don is an acclaimed music journalist and the author of Southeast of Heaven (edited by Katherine Turman of Louder Than Hell fame). His namesake website is a home for his take on heavy, psychedelic, and outsider music, as well as his podcast interview series, Talking The Talk with Don. He is also the co-host of the Glacially Musical Pouredcast and contributes to Ghost Cult Magazine. Don lives in South Carolina with his brilliant wife, and his awesome dog, Ozzy Pawsbourne.