Is Red Light Factory’s “Manson Song” Your New Obsession?

Red Light Factory, a new duo out of Greater Manchester featuring Harry Lavin and Ben Warwick, dares to tread a rather murky path with their debut single, “Manson Song.” And no, it’s not a tribute to Marilyn, in case you were wondering… although, are any songs about Marilyn truly about Marilyn? That’s a question for another day.

The song, rather boldly delves into our collective, and somewhat disturbing, fascination with the darkest corners of humanity. Think less true-crime podcast binge and more a sonic exploration of why we binge. Lavin and Warwick aren’t offering easy answers; rather presenting an artful study, using unsettlingly beautiful soundscapes, blending Alternative Rock and the shadowy alleys of Post-punk and electronic flourishes.

“Manson Song” dissects the intoxicating allure of the charismatic villain, that illusion of connection that shatters on closer inspection, resembling cheap glitter under a magnifying glass. This perfect romance as revealed as the manipulative tactic of a destructive, and ultimately hollow figure. Have you ever found a seashell on the beach that looked amazing, and turned it over to find a hermit crab scuttling? That emotional swerve, is kind of this track in action.

Is Red Light Factory's "Manson Song" Your New Obsession?
Is Red Light Factory’s “Manson Song” Your New Obsession?

The band describes itself, as aiming to write fearless and unique songs.

The lyrics speak of a descent, a surrendering of self. “Tripping,” “recklessness”—these aren’t accidental choices, these are key terms used to illustrate a mind seduced, perhaps willingly, into an altered state. There’s almost a perverse poetry in the idea of trading reality for an illusion, especially one peddled by such transparently false gods, that will turn your stomach a little, it’s supposed to.

Red Light Factory aren’t condemning; they’re observing. They’re holding up a mirror, smudged and cracked, perhaps reflecting a disconcerting aspect of humanity. Did the invention of the television, by its very nature create the environment to enhance and magnify cult-followings?

The question left dangling is almost uncomfortable: what parts of ourselves are we willing to sacrifice for that gilded promise of belonging, even if the gold is only spray-painted on?

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