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McCully/Mackay new single - The Mystery Man

 

McCully/Mackay announce new single The Mystery Man

Sleeve art for the single - (c) Laura McCullagh

Cape Town duo McCully/Mackay are pleased to announce their new single ‘The Mystery Man’.

“The Mystery Man explores paranoia and surveillance in the modern era, in a light-hearted manner” says Tully, “we are all familiar with the current issues of surveillance and privacy and feelings of isolation and paranoia, but we wanted to do a more playful and nostalgic take.”

The upbeat track has a retro feel, drawing thematic inspiration from old spy movies and film noir and sonically recalls the 80s sounds of The Police and Men at Work.

As has become a hallmark of the band, the track features many subtle layers of instrumentation and is propelled by a solid rhythm section that echoes the building tension and intensity of the protagonist.

The song also features Gordon on lead vocals, he says “When Tully and I were discussing Mystery Man, Spy Vs Spy was mentioned. Fortunately I had a very good upbringing reading Mad Magazines and listening to the Goon Shows so the theme for the song flowed into place relatively easily.”

‘The Mystery Man’ is taken from the band’s forthcoming second album, which will be released later in the year.

The single is available on all digital platforms from the 31st of May 2022.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R53PSxKlYeo

EPK original link: https://mccullymackay.wordpress.com/the-mystery-man-epk/

Text from the band.

Mountain Records, Hamburg

Comments

  1. GeboMay 31, 2022 at 5:14 AM

    Great vocals from Gordon creating a catchy chorus and some relevant story telling in the verse. Let's hope it gets the exposure it deserves.

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