Withered (stylized in all caps) is the only studio album by the American singer-songwriter D4vd, released on April 25, 2025. Before the album, D4vd gained recognition with his debut single "Romantic Homicide" and signed with Darkroom and Interscope Records. He released two EPs, Petals to Thorns and The Lost Petals in 2023, collaborating with producers such as Tyler Spry, Ryan Tedder, and Harry Charles, among others. The album delves into themes of heartbreak, emotional isolation, and personal growth. Following the discovery of the remains of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez in a Tesla automobile registered to D4vd in September 2025, the album's promotional tour was cut short and a planned deluxe edition was shelved.

Background and composition D4vd rose to prominence in 2022 with his hit single "Romantic Homicide", which gained traction on TikTok. By 2025, he amassed over 31 million monthly listeners on Spotify and signed with Interscope Records. It follows his earlier EPs, Petals to Thorns and The Lost Petals, and explores themes of heartbreak, emotional isolation, and personal growth. His album Withered features 15 tracks blending melodic pop, indie R&B, ambient sounds, and lo-fi textures. The album was released through Darkroom and Interscope Records. D4vd had said the album took two years to finish. The album landed at number thirteen on Billboard 200 chart within two weeks of release. Lyrically, the album explores love, identity, and emotional decay. D4vd described it as a "culmination of everything [he's] tried to say musically" since his debut.

Release and promotion Withered features previously released singles. These singles include "Where'd It Go Wrong?", (December 19, 2024). "One More Dance", (February 7, 2025). "Crashing", which features Kali Uchis, (February 28). "What Are You Waiting For", (March 28), and "Is This Really Love" (April 25). Additionally, the song "Feel It", written by D4vd for the TV series Invincible, is included on various versions of the album.

D4vd promoted the album with the "Withered World Tour", performing in cities across North America and Europe. The opening concert in Houston was livestreamed and included unreleased tracks. An album showcase occurred at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. An expanded edition of the album was released on BandLab with two exclusive bonus tracks.

On May 30, 2025, D4vd released "Withered (Bonus Tracks)", a single containing the BandLab-exclusive tracks "Where Did You Go?" and "Unrequited" on streaming platforms and added them to the album's tracklist. He announced a deluxe edition of the album on August 1, 2025, titled Withered Deluxe: Marcescence, featuring guest appearances from Malcolm Todd, RealestK, Hyunjin, Keshi, Hannah Bahng, and Julia Wolf. However, on September 18, a day before its planned release of September 19, it was shelved due to ongoing investigations following the discovery of a body in a Tesla registered to D4vd.

It was revealed Interscope Records quietly dropped D4vd by the end of 2025 months before his arrest in April. Withered with bonus tracks was digitally reissued on September 26, 2025, under the imprint "D4vd Ent, LLC".

Critical reception

The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth and genre versatility. It was noted for its cinematic production and intimate songwriting, continuing the melancholic but hopeful tone of D4vd's earlier works. Will Dukes of Rolling Stone described the album as a "viral hitmaker affectingly mixes indie pop and R&B on his debut LP" adding that "pent-up emotions, regrets, and bestial longings all burst forth in an expansive baritone whose confident quietism distinguishes him from other wispier alt-centric brooders like Daniel Caesar."

Commercial performance With over 521 million streams on Spotify, Withered sold 30,000 copies in the United States, reaching number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. It debuted in the top three on the Billboard Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, marking D4vd's first top three entry. Also on the week of its release, it was number 71 on the ARIA Album Chart and number 31 in New Zealand.

Track listing

Notes "Crashing" was removed from digital stores and streaming services on September 27, 2025, at Uchis' request, following D4vd's involvement in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. "L.O.V.E.U" was removed from digital stores and streaming services on April 29, 2026, following D4vd's arrest and subsequent murder charges on April 16 and April 20 respectively. "Always Love" was removed from digital stores and streaming services on August 11, 2026.

Personnel

David Burke – vocals, songwriting, production Karly Marina Loaiza – composer, lyricist, vocalist, guest vocals (track 7) Tyler Spry – producer, (all tracks; except "Feel It", "Somewhere In The Middle", "Ghost", Afterlife", "Invisible String Theory") composer, lyricist Jack Hallenbeck – producer Dane Orr – tenor saxophone Caleb Laven – recording, engineer Emanuel Pavon – cello Zach Ezzy – flugelhorn (15), electric piano, electric guitar Joe Henderson – digital editing, drum kit (10), drum programmer Harry Charles – composer, lyricist Rob Kinelski – mixer, engineer Thomas Wolseley – digital editing

Ivan Handwerk – secondary engineer (11) Silentsky – producer (all, except tracks "You Left Me First") Scott James – acoustic guitar, piano (15) Dave Kutch – mastering, engineer Ian Thomas – percussion Evie Oldfield – recording, engineer Will Marshall – violin, viola (8) Ian Fogerty – recording (3) Nate Lotz – drums, programmer Trevor Taylor – mixing, secondary engineer Lucio Westmoreland – composer, lyricist, electric guitar (all tracks, except "Say It Back") Ryan Tedder – composer, lyricist (9, 13) producer (9) Velvet – producer, electric guitar, bass (7, 10)

Charts + Chart performance for Withered Chart (2025) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 71 Canadian Albums (Billboard) 66 French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP) 14 New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) 31 Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) 68 Portuguese Albums (AFP) 195UK Albums Chart Update (Official Charts) 98 US Billboard 200 13 US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard) 3

Release history + Release history for Withered Region Date Format Label Various April 25, 2025

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