Cults
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Cults

Cults formed in New York City in 2010 as a duo with Madeline Follin on vocals and Brian Oblivion on guitar. Their first single 'Go Outside' caught attention...

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Cults, the New York duo with a dreamy synth sound

Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion make atmospheric pop that's held up through personal shifts and experimental turns.

For the full picture, put 'Go Outside' next to something like 'Gilded Lily'. You'll hear how the dream stayed, even as the room around it changed.

That first single 'Go Outside' announced something specific in 2010, a hazy, melodic world built on Follin's voice and Oblivion's guitar. They've kept that core intact even as their records got darker or more experimental. Songs like 'So Far' and 'Bad Things' prove the atmosphere wasn't a one-time trick.

They started in New York City in 2010, and 'Go Outside' led straight to their self-titled debut. After Oblivion's arrest paused things, 'Static' in 2013 dealt with darker themes. Later albums like 'Offering' and 'Host' found them stretching out while keeping the melodies.

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Cults formed in New York City in 2010 as a duo with Madeline Follin on vocals and Brian Oblivion on guitar. Their first single 'Go Outside' caught attention with its dreamy synth sound and Follin's distinctive voice, leading to their self-titled debut album in 2011.

They followed with 'Static' in 2013, an album that dealt with darker themes after Oblivion's drug possession arrest caused a brief pause in their work. Later records like 'Offering' and 'Host' showed them moving toward more experimental territory while keeping their melodic foundation.

Songs like 'Gilded Lily' and 'Always Forever' have become fan favorites, maintaining the atmospheric quality that first defined their sound. The band has continued as a core duo, occasionally working with other musicians like bassist Shane Pruitt and drummer Kevin Ferguson for live shows and recordings.

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