Alternative rock outfit Golem Dance Cult is formed by two old friends, Charles Why and Laur, who infuse their music with elements of dance and electro, resulting in a distinctive and electrifying style. The Golem Dance Cult project is built on their friendship, creative synergy and an international musical adventure.
The musical journey of Charles Why and Laur began in their teenage years when they formed their first band together. Life eventually led them on separate musical paths, yet fate brought them back together to establish Golem Dance Cult. Laur, once the drummer in their initial venture, now takes on lead vocal duties, while Charles Why, a multi-instrumentalist and producer, handles the instrumental and production aspects. What adds an intriguing element to their partnership is the geographical distance between them, with Laur based in France and Charles in the UK.
Their music often features a grooving, gritty aesthetic, showcasing a free-flowing spontaneous approach. Their fusion of rock-based styles with electronic touches sees them discard formal genre structures to create a sound that’s entirely new. Their debut as Golem Dance Cult arrived in 2021 with the EP Grotesque Radio, while last year saw them drop their debut full-length album, Legend of the Bleeding Heart which featured their new single “Feels Like Tuesday (Deja Vu).”
Collaborating with Jean-Philippe Feiss on the song, with “Feels Like Tuesday (Deja Vu),” Golem Dance Cult crafts an anthemic alternative rock experience that bends between the new wave-inflected moodiness of the verses to the bold post punk burst of energy in the choruses. Opened with a gritty guitar riff as fluttering instrumental tones shake below, the track settles into the verse where bright strings and marching drums underpin the rich vocal lines.
Rising in the chorus, crunching guitars and intense vocals collide to deliver a rousing dose of lofty rock vigour. It’s a sensational display of Golem Dance Cult’s knack for stitching together different genres and styles in an engaging way.
Accompanying the single is a music video that perfectly complements the track’s atmosphere. Directed by Klaus Karloff and brought to life by Melbourne-based stop motion artist ithinkimightbeclay, the video presents a spooky take on Groundhog Day. Following a vampire awakening from his coffin and being surprised by his own reflection in the mirror, the video is overlayed with shots of the band members performing the track, mirroring the stop motion storyline to deliver a dark and gripping visual pairing for the song.
Watch the music video for Feels Like Tuesday (Deja Vu) below
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