With the return of ‘Swet Deth’ set for February 27, 2026, Crooked Fingers open the year by sharing “Haunted,” a striking new single featuring Sharon Van Etten. The song arrives with a companion video shot by Eric Bachmann and Joe Centeno and edited by Daniel Murphy, placing Bachmann in a space that feels both solitary and densely inhabited by memory and sound.
“Haunted” unfolds as a duet about the end of a relationship, rendered with intimate detail and emotional precision. While writing the song, Bachmann heard Van Etten’s voice alongside his own, and her appearance brings that long-held vision for the album into focus with clarity and weight.
“This summer after returning from tour, I was ready to take a breath and focus on family, but then an email appeared in my inbox from legendary Eric Bachmann,” Van Etten says. “When I heard the song I knew I needed to make time for it. He made something quite special. I am honoured to play a part in this release.”
The track earns an enthusiastic response for its bold shift in sound. “Haunted” pairs icy electronic textures with a danceable pulse, expanding the emotional range of Crooked Fingers while maintaining the project’s signature intimacy and restraint.
Positioned within an album that also includes full-band rock songs and acoustic ballads, “Haunted” stands as one of ‘Swet Deth’s’ most daring moments. Its cool tones and collaborative spirit stretch the idea of what a Crooked Fingers song can be, opening new space without losing its core.