The track is the latest release from their upcoming new EP Be Better
Their dynamic alternative rock sound and killer cutting edge have seen queer-fronted Macclesfield trio Queen Cult grow into one of the UK’s most exciting and revered rising bands over the last few years, boasting a chaotic and unapologetic appeal that listeners can’t seem to get enough of.
The latest single from their upcoming third EP Be Better comes in the form of ‘To Be a Boy’, a track about lead singer Maisie’s experiences growing up and finding her identity as an AFAB person who was struggling with a sense of conformity and societal expectations. The unfiltered and refreshing honesty of the track is something that has become something of a trademark of the band, and pairs seamlessly with their brash and impactful sound throughout. While so many bands embody the ethos and aesthetic of alternative rock and punk without having much to say, Queer Cult are a band who hold nothing back when it comes to exploring important topics and using their platform to make others feel more seen and valued as a result, and the UK music scene is a much better place for it.
Speaking of the track, Maisie says, “This song is super personal to me and based on my experiences growing up, I hope this resonates with anyone who had similar experiences. It was written about growing up with the confusion of wanting to be a boy, when in reality I came to the realisation that I just wanted the freedom that boys had growing up. It’s also about the misconception that when I hung around boys, I should fancy them – but I just didn’t! Navigating a world as AFAB was, and still is, pressured with multiple expectancies in behaviour followed by rules. This is my experience of that. I hope it sticks with you.”
