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15 October 2024
Band: CYBORG AMOK (Plumsted Township, New Jersey)
Who: Gothic infused synth-rock duo – Greg Bullock (lead vocals & keyboards)
and Brydon Bullock (drums & backing vocals) who deliver a panorama of synthetic
waves.
New single: WHY NOT! (CYBORG AMOK)
The track is released under the GABWorx label. This song represents a bold stride
forward for the pair of musicians. Recorded at Sun Mountain Studios with the esteemed producer David Baron, the track boasts an impressive line-up featuring Mark Gemini Thwaite (of Peter Murphy and The Mission fame) on guitars and Emilio Zef China (known
for his work with Peter Murphy and Jonathan Davis) on bass. It’s the harbinger for their
new album ‘Pins & Needles’.
Bryndon B: “Creating the Cyborg Amok version of this song was really exciting for me. When I wrote this song, I envisioned releasing a solo single, but working in the context of Cyborg Amok added a new dimension to the song overall. We took the song down a darker, heavier rock path than my original idea. The full band concept really pulls this version together.”
Greg B on working with David Baron: “It was a brilliant experience working with David.
His body of work speaks for itself, but being able to fiddle with an array of vintage synthesizers during our sessions was amazing. Several of these instruments can typically only be seen in museums. The layering and FX we were able to employ makes this song truly unique.”
TUTV: The dynamic heartbeat of Why Not! is actually a terrifically infectious pop
melody that goes sky-high on the zealous chorus. By embedding the vibrating tune
in a fully-fledged guitar/electronics bath, the duo turn this track into a darkwavish,
super-duper Cyborg Amok thrill that starts off with an Guns ‘n’ Roses-like Slash riff.
If I didn’t know better, I would swear that former
Joy Division/New Order‘s legend Peter Hook on bass.
The ardent vocals and pumping drum beat complete the Goth-Pop picture.
The seamless musical blend at work here makes you reach for the repeat
button.
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