Queer Canadian-French alt-pop artist Maryze is set to release their highly anticipated debut UK single ‘False Icon’ on Thursday 22nd October via Hot Tramp Distribution. The track, produced by Skyler Cocco, fuses the drama of 80s synths – evoking Eurythmics and later echoes in Lady Gaga – with the campy grotesque of cult body-horror cinema, reflected in the single’s striking polaroid artwork shot by Italian director Andrea Calvetti.
Inspired in part by the 1986 film Society, False Icon is a glittering yet scathing takedown of Hollywood’s two-faced sirens. The narrator cuts through the glamour and illusion of a con artist worshipped by the masses, exposing the toxic culture of celebrity idolatry while acknowledging the magnetic pull of its shine. Written by Maryze with Skyler, both women that have lived the seduction and seen the deception, the track is both a critique and a confession.
The single coincides with her European Tour that includes her first ever UK dates at London’s The Waiting Room on 20th October and the 229 Club on 25th October.
“When I moved to Los Angeles, I noticed some artists surrounding themselves with fans rather than friends, using people for clout under the guise of community. That’s where the lyric ‘Your friends, your fans, your captives’ came from. Skyler and I commiserated over having noticed this same trend, and wrote the track to call out manipulators in the industry who create the illusion of connection to lift themselves up without regard for those around them. We drew from the drama and camp of both 80s synthpop and body horror films of the era. In the visualizer, we built a character of this ‘False Icon’ (played by Sadie Scheufler) who lures people in with glamour, only to reveal the emptiness and ugliness beneath. Sadie and I developed the creative concept together and I’m blown away by how she brought it to life – she was terrifying on set.” MARYZE
Maryze’s stormy-sweet alt-pop blends electronic beats with fiery, introspective bilingual lyrics. After touring Australia and New Zealand with Alex Cameron in 2024 and going viral with their single Langue, Maryze spent much of 2025 in Los Angeles artist residencies, including the prestigious SOCAN House. They released Versed earlier this year, performed at SXSW, and opened for acts including Boy Harsher, Princess Superstar and Desire, further cementing their reputation as a bold and boundary-pushing voice in alt-pop.
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