BAND CRUSH: CULTS
They've got a major internet following...but who are they?
Google, "Cults" and you can probably guess what types of results you'll find (weird ones). Even trying "Cults band" leads to almost nothing.
Believe it or not, this mystery isn't a marketing ploy to generate more hype- instead, it just shows how quickly this NYC band has risen to fame.
Guitarist Brian Oblivion and lead singer Madeline Follin only posted a couple of songs on the internet a few months ago for their friends. The tracks caught on and lead to a record deal, gigs with Best Coast and Sleigh Bells, and a huge internet following.
And since you probably recognize their songs from our NYLON TV videos, we figured it was about time to officially name them our Band Crush.
The duo might only be in their early twenties and lead double lives as college film students, but their 60's-tinged pop tracks are anything but innocent. It's probably because songs like "Go Outside" and "Most Wanted," are shrouded in haunting undertones, which keep the melodies from becoming too sugary sweet.
One reason why their buzz is spreading at lightspeed? They've posted three of their singles on their website, where you can download the complete 7" free.
Check it out, and you'll understand why they can't keep themselves a secret for much longer.
-- LIZA DARWIN
Believe it or not, this mystery isn't a marketing ploy to generate more hype- instead, it just shows how quickly this NYC band has risen to fame.
Guitarist Brian Oblivion and lead singer Madeline Follin only posted a couple of songs on the internet a few months ago for their friends. The tracks caught on and lead to a record deal, gigs with Best Coast and Sleigh Bells, and a huge internet following.
And since you probably recognize their songs from our NYLON TV videos, we figured it was about time to officially name them our Band Crush.
The duo might only be in their early twenties and lead double lives as college film students, but their 60's-tinged pop tracks are anything but innocent. It's probably because songs like "Go Outside" and "Most Wanted," are shrouded in haunting undertones, which keep the melodies from becoming too sugary sweet.
One reason why their buzz is spreading at lightspeed? They've posted three of their singles on their website, where you can download the complete 7" free.
Check it out, and you'll understand why they can't keep themselves a secret for much longer.
-- LIZA DARWIN
This story was published on September 20, 2010.
CONTENT RATING:
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susie
09/21/2010
why can't i download these songs free? could somebody help me with this, i would reaaally like to have these songs on my ipod!
sunshine girl
10/11/2010
heard Most Wanted played tonight on Weeds during credits-awesome!!!
johnny
01/09/2011
they are really corny, sorry folks. they sound like a prius commercial
sam
02/02/2011
OVERRATED. AMERICAN APPAREL AD.
No Thank You
03/30/2011
annoying noise!
Mike
05/02/2011
LOVE cults- new song Abducted is crazy good and I cant wait to hear the record June 7th
steamphunk
06/23/2011
I love "Bumper." I have had their album for a while and it's still my favorite song of their's.
NxOhMissFriedxD
07/17/2011
fans shoudl raelly join the fan based forum!
CultsBeats.com
hello
04/28/2012
the bassist is a total asswipe douche pretentious fuckwad! get the fuck over yourself you zombie schoolgirl betch! lovely otherwise!
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