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Queen Cult are a rising rock-outfit hailing from Macclesfield. Their latest single “It Matters To Me” showcases their unique sound perfectly. Thrashing drums, overdrive-soaked guitars and irresistible vocal melodies all merge together to create their unique sound. Made up of Maisie Johnson (singer), Brodie Carson and Piers Jarvis (drums and bass respectively), they’ve received a warm and deserved welcome to the rock scene.
Discussing the release, Maisie explains: “This song was written for a friend. I wanted to understand it from her perspective and to give her a platform that would radiate with empowerment, after such distrust and pain she had endured. I wanted to show her she is not alone and how undeserving that moment was for her. I wanted her to feel heard, since she felt she had been silenced by that moment. For anyone else unheard or needing that feeling of empowerment in a moment where your femininity or dignity felt stolen. I hear you. You’re valid. It matters x”
Identifying as queer supporting the LBGTQ+ community, Queen Cult are part of a rapidly growing alternative live music scene in the UK which is organised by and supports femme-led LBGTQ+ artists who excel live and have something to say. Their music references are broad and include No Doubt, Paramore, Royal Blood and Nothing But Thieves. After a pandemic imposed hiatus, Queen Cult returned with their debut EP ‘Woman That I Know’ in January 2022. The critically acclaimed EP landed the band their first DSP support, including the Spotify playlists New Music Friday UK, All New Rock, Rainbow, Pulp, Shockwave and Fresh Finds; Deezer’s Girl’s Rock playlist; YouTube Music’s New Alternative and Tidal’s Indie Britain playlist.
