Theory of a Deadman frontman Tyler Connolly has explained why the band is stepping away from traditional full-length albums in favour of shorter EPs, saying the shift lets them release only their strongest material. Speaking to radio host LA Lloyd, Connolly said modern listening habits mean songs now have a shelf life of just a week or two, making it wasteful to record entire 12-track albums when only a handful of songs would ever work as singles. The change reflects a broader move towards artistic and financial independence after the band left their long-time record label.

Connolly revealed the band's next EP, "Part 1: Funeral Songs", is due out on 4 September 2026 via ONErpm, with songs now recorded in batches of three rather than all at once. He said the group, who released eight albums with the same label before parting ways, now feel far more creative freedom acting as their own A&R team, free from the label turmoil and abrupt decisions that previously disrupted their releases. Connolly also reflected on learning from younger artists, praising their clarity of vision and social media savvy compared to when Theory of a Deadman started out.