An empty stage with the exception of musical instruments. A noisy crowd amasses, pushing their way to the front with anticipation. The lights are turned down low.
A saturated blue haze illuminates the audience as the CULTS arrive onto a dimly lit stage. The crowd CLAPS and CHEERS thunderously at first sight of the band. The stage backdrop transforms with cinematic imagery and a cross faded layer of sound sets way for the band's throwback to retro pop.
On the outer level, the Cult's music is seemingly sweet and cheerful. There is a playful exchange of vocals between lead singer MADELINE FOLLIN and guitarist BRIAN OBLIVION while the TING of Glockenspiel adds charm and character to their songs. Underneath, their lyrics hold a considerable amount of tension. Their upbeat sound poses a mask for the dark storytelling of drug use and love-gone-wrong arguments, while the mysterious and sultry side of Madeline comes to surface in the slowed down, agony laden song "You Know What I Mean."
A perfect thread weaved between each song, the night ended as the band and crowd sang as one...
CULTS
"I really want to go out, I really want to go outside..."
End scene.
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