Multi-instrumentalist and seasoned rhythm veteran Marshall Kilpatric is continuing his transformation from elite skinsman to alternative visionary with the release of “Invisible Sun,” the haunting new single from his project The Behaviour. A masterful deconstruction of The Police classic, the track serves as the final precursor to the upcoming EP ‘PEDESTALS’, set for release via Rexius Records. Kilpatric—whose storied career includes replacing Brann Dailor in Today is the Day and Josh Freese in Black Light Burns—strips the 1980s staple down to its melancholic core, infusing it with the fuzz-drenched shoegaze and analog warmth that has become The Behaviour’s signature. It is a poignant, timely reimagining that breathes new life into Sting’s lyrics, finding the light in adverse environments with a sound that is both personal and profoundly cinematic.
The forthcoming EP ‘PEDESTALS’ explores themes of uncritical admiration, loss, and the “shadow work” of spiritual redemption. Moving beyond the critical acclaim of his 2023 debut ‘A Sin Dance’, Kilpatric takes full creative control here, crafting a sonic haven for fans of Queens of the Stone Age and All Them Witches. Drawing inspiration from the poetic intensity of Leonard Cohen and the atmospheric mystique of Pink Floyd, ‘PEDESTALS’ represents an arc of healing and transformation, where the noise of heavy music becomes a form of medicine. As Kilpatric moves from the back of the stage to the front of the studio, The Behaviour invites listeners into a brooding, introspective landscape where every distorted note and layered vocal serves as a step toward clarity.
