Brooklyn-based mathcore/hardcore outfit DETACH THE ISLANDS have released a new music video for ‘Refugee Anatomy (2026 Mix)’, a song exploring the physical and psychological toll of living with a chronic illness. The track appears on the band’s new EP, "Concrete Jungle", released via Tomb Tree Tapes.

The 2026 mix is a reworked version of the original recording, which appeared on the band’s earlier release "The Burden To Become Fact". Drawing on vocalist Ceglia’s experience of living with Crohn’s disease, ‘Refugee Anatomy’ addresses the sudden loss of effectiveness of prescribed medication, the fear of losing control over one’s own body, and the uncertainty surrounding one’s health. The lyrics frame this internal struggle as a civil war unfolding within a grotesque empire.

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"Concrete Jungle" brings together new compositions, remixes, and the band’s interpretations of tracks by two other acts. The EP also features covers of DEATH GRIPS and POISON THE WELL. DETACH THE ISLANDS’ sound moves between mathcore, hardcore, powerviolence, and screamo, shaped by dissonant, technical guitar arrangements, prominent bass lines, varied vocal approaches, and sharp, precise drumming. Lyrical themes range from religion, politics, and existentialism to deeply personal subjects such as living with Crohn’s disease.

The video for ‘Refugee Anatomy (2026 Mix)’ draws on footage from the band’s live performances over the past several years, tracing DETACH THE ISLANDS’ musical history. Created by David Brenner (GRIDFAILURE, DIMINISHING, Earsplit), the video brings together footage from different periods of the band’s career, reflecting "Concrete Jungle"’s approach of connecting where the band has been with where it is headed.

The new mix was handled by Garret de Block (Soundwork International), while mastering was carried out by Magnus Lindberg (Magnus Lindberg Productions).

"Concrete Jungle" is available digitally through the band’s Bandcamp page, with a cassette edition available through Tomb Tree Tapes.

The band is continuing to work on new material while maintaining its live schedule around the New York area. DETACH THE ISLANDS’ next show is scheduled for November 12 at Gold Sounds in Brooklyn.

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