Revolting Puppets
Revolting Puppets | |
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 Revolting Puppets in a concert in Huttwil in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Bern, Switzerland |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Independent |
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| Website | www |
Revolting Puppets are a punk band that formed in Bern, Switzerland in 2014. Revolting Puppets are a characteristic bands in the cyberpunk scene[1][2][3] and based in Switzerland, especially in Bern, where they have played in iconic concert halls like Reitschule.[4]
The band has a characteristic cyberpunk style,[5] which is particularly noticeable in their performances, as the band wears very particular costumes, with helmets made with electronic elements and LED illuminated glasses.
The band has a classic punk sound mixed with electronic tones, and also adds elements of noise and synthwave.
Style
[edit]Musical style
[edit]Revolting Puppets are characterized by a mixture of styles in a very aggressive way, so while a punk influence seems to prevail, there are many purely electronic effects and a strong influence of rock. Moreover, according to their cyberpunk style, the band uses chiptune effects to generate a retro style sound.[6]
This eclectic musical style can also be appreciated in the band influences, since the band quotes as its inspirations not only classic rock bands like Pink Floyd, but also contemporary bands like Daft Punk.[7]
Revolting Puppets universe
[edit]The Revolting Puppets have created a parallel universe around the band. In this fiction world, an evil elite, known as the M-Pire, rules all aspects of society and oppresses the weak. This Orwellian view of the world connects with our own world, and is used as a hyperbole to highlight where our society could become.[8]
We can't bear living in the world, the M-Pire has created for us. A world, where people live in golden cages, losing any sense of humanity. A world, so shallow and artificial, so cold and grey.
With happy thoughts only, there is no room for improvement. Mankind is standing still. And innocent people die and no one cares.
We must bring back the stuff that touched the heart. That made us think, sad, angry. That provoked us, gave us a new view.
— Revolting Puppets Manifest
This clear cyberpunk vision is a symbol of the social engagement of the band, with frequent political allusions in its concerts and also with some songs like Dear MTV, openly critical with the evolution of MTV's musical selection which is a metaphor for modern society decadence.
References
[edit]- ^ Thomas Bürki (March 27, 2015). "Article in the Swiss press about the Revolting Puppets". Berner Zeitung. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ^ "Revolting Puppets biography". MX3. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ^ "Article about the Revolting Puppets". Cyberpunk reddit forum. May 19, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ^ "Reitschule event page in facebook". Reitschule facebook site. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ^ "What Is Cyberpunk Style?". January 31, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ "Revolting Puppets soundcloud site". Sound cloud. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ^ "Revolting Puppets inspiration website". Revolting Puppets official website. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ^ "Revolting Puppets manifest". Revolting Puppets official website. Retrieved September 11, 2017.