LA alt-rock duo DEAD POSEY have dropped their long-awaited debut album, Are You In A Cult?, which explores themes of false gods, corrupt politicians, manipulative celebrities and influencers, and biased news commentary. To celebrate the release, the band have also dropped focus track ‘Darkside’, available now.
‘Darkside’ is a standout on Are You In A Cult?, swapping the amplified fury for swooning synths and amorous lyrics that draw listeners into its romantic spell. “The image of a misfit couple like Bonnie & Clyde or a coven of outcasts driving at night to get away from a world that doesn’t understand them was always so palpable for us, and we wanted the song to really paint that picture, while also hinting at something supernatural or otherworldly,” says Souza, alluding to the aesthetic of Jim Jarmusch’s classic flick, Only Lovers Left Alive. Adds Nova, “We’ve always felt a bit outside the conventional – this song came from the place of feeling like outsiders but making up our own world as we go, and finding strength in our own existence.”
DEAD POSEY comment on what lead the band to ask Are You In A Cult?, divulging the fascination with the more sordid parts of society haunting their recording sessions and material:
“We’ve been chomping at the bit to get this debut album out and are excited it’s finally happened. It’s been a long time coming with the early versions of some songs dating back a few years. The title Are You In A Cult? comes from us seeing what looks like mini-cults forming everywhere. Regular people getting tempted and manipulated to follow one charismatic leader, idea or worldview, often to their own harm. We’re all guilty of it at some point, but we hope asking the question can give people some power back.”
