REVIEW: Cuntrol Brings High Energy to New Single ‘Lurking’
REVIEW
REVIEW
☆ BY FAITH LUEVANOS ☆
A DEMAND FOR RESPECT REVEALS ITSELF IN THE FOURTH SINGLE FROM CUNTROL—“Lurking,” out everywhere now. Though this is only their fourth release as a band, each member is no stranger to the world of alt-punk and hardcore. Composed of Anissa Rodriguez (vocals), Daniel Shapiro (guitar/producer), Brittany Maccarello (drums) and Gigi Zimmer (bass), each member of Cuntrol comes from different musical backgrounds, from years of touring experience to sound engineering. Cuntrol came together in Los Angeles as a means to shed light on the injustice within the music industry, from toxic social norms to industry politics. Cuntrol is not here to hold your hand and walk you through the pain; they’re here to serve a mean uppercut to what caused it.
In their latest single, “Lurking,” heavy drums introduce the track with an immediate rush that sets the stage for the energy of the remainder of the track. Guitars and drums sprint hand in hand as the influx of rage fuels the incoming vocals from Rodriguez. Raw, gritty and painstakingly honest, the track dives into the feeling of being disrespected and overlooked, transforming into a blatant demand. The vocals remain at the forefront of the track, establishing a sound that thrives on contrast. Each line is delivered with a tension that makes the listener feel like they’re holding some restraint before spiraling out of control.
A recurring theme within Cuntrol’s discography is their contrast between hard and soft, aggression and vulnerability, destruction and release. Rather than choosing one side, the opposing forces exist simultaneously. The result is a track that feels cathartic without ever becoming complacent. The song gives listeners permission to sit with their anger, confront where it comes from and ultimately turn it into something louder.
With Cuntrol continuing to develop their sound ahead of their anticipated 2027 debut album, “Lurking” offers another glimpse into a band that is becoming increasingly comfortable with its own unpredictability. Their music refuses to stay neatly within one genre, and that unpredictability is what makes them so compelling.
