EMERGING ARTIST: Maryze – EQ Music Blog
It’s that unavoidable time of year when the charts are overflowing with festive favourites, shiny, nostalgic, and relentlessly familiar. While seasonal playlists dominate every public space imaginable, discovering genuinely new music can feel like a challenge. Thankfully, that’s never stopped us here at EQ Music Blog, where championing emerging pop artists and fresh alternative releases remains the priority.
If you’re feeling fatigued by endless Christmas rotations and craving something darker, more theatrical, and altogether more exciting, allow us to introduce Maryze. The Canadian-French alt-pop artist is making her mark on the UK scene with her latest single, “False Icon,” a track that feels tailor-made for fans of Lady Gaga, dark pop drama, and neon-lit ’80s synth-pop.
From the very first beat, “False Icon” leans confidently into pop’s shadowy side. Maryze blends glossy electronic textures with an undercurrent of unease, creating a sound that’s as seductive as it is unsettling. There’s a deliberate sense of spectacle at play that nods to the theatrical excess of the ’80s while keeping its focus firmly on modern pop culture.
Speaking about the single, Maryze says “the song was sparked by witnessing artists in Los Angeles blur the line between community and clout. The lyric “Your friends, your fans, your captives” became a central theme — a call‑out to performers who manufacture intimacy for personal gain.”
Co-written with New York-based multi-hyphenate Skyler Cocco, the track explores the uncomfortable realities that exist beneath fame’s polished surface. Lyrically sharp and conceptually bold, it’s pop music with something to say without ever sacrificing style.
What makes Maryze particularly compelling is her ability to balance camp aesthetics with genuine critique. The production shimmers with synth-pop glamour, yet there’s a tension running throughout that keeps the listener hooked. It’s the kind of track that invites repeated listens, each time revealing another layer beneath the gloss.
As the UK pop landscape continues to embrace darker, more alternative voices, Maryze feels perfectly positioned to make an impact. “False Icon” is confident, confrontational, and undeniably stylish. A striking introduction for an artist who understands the power of pop imagery and isn’t afraid to question it.
Connect with Maryze
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryzeMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryzemusic/
