Pop Cult Talk Us Through The Songs On Their Debut EP

Having released their debut EP Cult Classics last Friday, indie rock trip Pop Cult have taken a moment to chat us through the songs on the release. 

The lads are currently on the road with the new EP, stopping in at Originals and Jungle Love festivals, as well as two headline shows in Queensland.

Gotta Keep Lovin’

The first song we wrote in bedroom demo form, which set the tone and trajectory for the project — simple chords, singable hooks and some Lou Reed attitude.

The lyric 'John says I just can't hide, but Bob says I just get high' describes the (in)famous first meeting of Lennon and Dylan.

Losing Touch

There's some definite Butch Vig/Garbage influence on it, specifically with the fuzzy lead line. The first time we tried to incorporate some social commentary in the lyrics.

Sunday Mourning

A collective effort which came in separate sections. Callum had a distinct pre-chorus idea and we were throwing around the repetition of 'feel so low'. The verses have a sort of melancholia which resolves with 'but you still feel like home'. We fit the pieces together and the overall bittersweet sentiment inspired the title Sunday Mourning.

Booger Sugar

A tongue-in-cheek personification of the ol' pixie dust — inspired by a phrase our friend used for it. We thought it equal parts ridiculous and hilarious and similarly, too good to waste.

Feels Right

An anti-anthem which stems from our interest in cults and the idea of manipulation from above. The idea of people singing something with all the vigour of an uplifting gospel tune without understanding the intent is really interesting.

The keys part was inspired by the rhythm of The Doors - Touch Me and gospel vocals followed close behind. We wanted a moment of communalism on the EP, which is often under-utilised in rock music — where the listener feels included and central to the chorus.