Queer Canadian French alt pop artist Maryze releases their debut UK single “False Icon”, out now via Hot Tramp Distribution. Produced by Skyler Cocco, the track leans into dramatic 80s synth textures while pulling in the exaggerated unease of cult body horror cinema. Polaroid artwork shot by Andrea Calvetti mirrors the song’s tension between glamour and distortion, framing “False Icon” as both theatrical and unsettling. Inspired in part by the 1986 film Society, the song examines celebrity worship through a sharp, stylized lens that cuts through surface level shine.
“False Icon” moves with pulsing synth lines and heightened drama, pairing camp aesthetics with pointed observation. The track is already generating buzz for how boldly it tackles manipulation and image-making in pop culture, sounding sleek while keeping its edge intact. A self-contained visual world expands the concept further, with Sadie Scheufler portraying the magnetic figure at the center of the song’s narrative. “False Icon” stands out as a striking introduction to Maryze’s UK audience, combining theatrical sound design, vivid imagery, and direct lyrical focus.