Sydney alt-rockers Start Your Own Cult unveils a darker, more sinister edge on their new anthem The Marionette. Premiering exclusively via Maniacs, The Marionette hones in on the trio's outstanding songwriting chops.
Featuring emotive vocal hooks, vibrant synth arrangements and a dynamic rhythm section, the immersive track draws the listener in from the opening note to the closer. Vocalist Sarah Bernardo delivers dynamic vulnerabilities by contrasting heat-laden belts with softer passes complete with rich harmonies.
Record by Greg Stace at Ralph St Studios, mixed by Doug Clarke and mastered by Michelle Mancini at Demifuge Mastering, The Marionette arrives with a video produced by Joshua Lee of The Unlimited Film which you can watch below.
Bernado shares her thoughts on The Marionette.
“Over the events of yet another lockdown Josh, our guitarist had an idea to have a song focused on the idea of someone having control over us; thus the idea of 'The Marionette' was born.It was written in what felt like a darker time of my existence and even more so by many people who surrounded me. I was witnessing so many friends and family become consumed by the media headlines. Which was heavily influencing their opinions and outlook on their lives. It really shocked me how click bait content fuelled everyone’s opinions and as I watched the people I cared about most, turn against each other. It took me a while to really evaluate how invested I wanted to be in what I was reading online, in a world where misleading information was so easily accessible. I just wasn’t coping well with it and naturally as a songwriter, I needed to release some of my thoughts and feelings. I learned a lot more about myself when I chose to seperate how Invested I was in other people's views, rather focusing on what was immediately affecting me vs worrying about how other people react to what is put out into the world."
Despite being relative newcomers, Start Your Own Cult have been have been enchanting audiences nationally and internationally since their inception, receiving widespread acclaim from both fans and the industry. Their singles such as Dead Drugs, Regicide & Ghost of California have received airplay via triple J and have amassed over 90,000 Spotify streams, seeing them added to over 200 curated Spotify playlists.
The group's live shows are oozing with electricity and charisma which has seen them sell out venues & perform alongside Bad Moon Born, FANGZ and Catholic Guilt, as well as secure upcoming appearances at Sonic Gravy Fests.
The band are currently celebrating the release of The Marionette by playing a headlining tour of the east coast.
Fresh out of the studio with a plethora of innovative new material, Start Your Own Cult are an up-and-coming act with a bright future ahead. At Maniacs we can't wait to see where The Marionette takes them.
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