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Mad Painter Presents “Debt Collector”

Boston-based rock band Mad Painter has released a new single and video titled Debt Collector. The track previews their upcoming twelve-track album, Island Poetry, scheduled for release in October 2026 through Epictronic. The song features a garage-rock sound centered on relationship conflict.

Recorded at Lowell Street Sound, Island Poetry draws inspiration from 1970s British rock, combining Hammond-driven hard rock, heavy riffs, and melodic arrangements. The album showcases a collaborative effort from the current lineup and includes six tracks featuring lyrics by Dmitry M. Epstein.

Mad Painter Releases Debt Collector: A Swagger-Fueled Single & Video from Island Poetry

US rock veteran Mad Painter presents the single & video for “Debt Collector”, a track taken from the band’s upcoming album “Island Poetry”, due for release on October 9th, 2026 via Epictronic.

Driven by gritty vocals, infectious basslines, and an explosive garage-rock attitude, “Debt Collector” delivers a swagger-filled blast of classic rock energy. Built on a tight, swinging rhythm section, sharp guitar hooks, and a playful sense of mischief, the track captures Mad Painter’s ability to blend vintage influences with their own distinctive personality.

The track turns relationship frustration into a witty rock ’n’ roll courtroom—where emotional debts and overdue affection become a fiery battle of wits between lovers.

About the Release

Mad Painter presents the single and video for “Debt Collector,” a track taken from the upcoming album Island Poetry, due for release on October 9, 2026 via Epictronic.

The single is accompanied by a video, showcasing the band’s swagger-filled take on rock energy and storytelling. The song blends vintage influences with Mad Painter’s distinctive style, delivering a powerful synopsis of relationship conflicts through a high-energy, garage-rock lens.

Island Poetry: The Album

The new Mad Painter album, Island Poetry, is described as a focused, collaborative project shaped by the band’s current lineup. Inspired by island dwellers gathered around a campfire under a full moon, the record explores creative freedom and escaping everyday pressures.

Rooted in 1970s British rock, Island Poetry blends Hammond-driven hard rock, boogie, progressive textures, theatrical arrangements, and heavy riffs across twelve tracks. It was recorded at Lowell Street Sound by Tom Hamilton, who handled production and mixing, yielding a warm, natural analog-style sound. Lyrics are by Dmitry M. Epstein on six tracks, and the album closes with a cover of Uriah Heep’s “Circle of Hands.” Island Poetry celebrates the spirit of classic rock while adding Mad Painter’s own identity.

Band lineup and sound

Mad Painter is described as a Boston-area rock band devoted to the weight, color, and melodic ambition of classic 1970s rock. The current recorded lineup features:

Alex Gitlin – vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter, concept creator
Drummer: Al Hendry
Bassist: Kenne Highland
Guitarist: Al Naha
Backing vocalist: Julie Gee
Sharon Crumrine appears as additional backing vocalist on Island Poetry

Together, they craft vintage-minded but not nostalgic music: dramatic songs, heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and expansive arrangements, played with conviction. The band’s influences include Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Rainbow, Queen, Status Quo, Wishbone Ash, Motörhead, Nektar, Moody Blues, Barclay James Harvest, AC/DC, Spooky Tooth, and Atomic Rooster, with Hammond organ as a lead instrument rather than a background texture.