Susannah Joffe Comes Into Her Own in Latest EP Cult Leader


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After four successful singles, Susannah Joffe has finally released her 8-track EP, Cult Leader. The EP is sweet yet haunting, filled with grit, and as perfectly crafted as we’d expect from an artist like Joffe. It’s clear that over the past year, Susannah has worked hard to find who she is as an artist—Cult Leader proves it and is undoubtedly her best body of work yet. 

Despite the clear presence of multiple sonic influences, Cult Leader is remarkably cohesive. The songs almost blend together as if telling the same story. Every track feels like a different scene in the same film, conjuring up images of dusty highways and late-night drives through the American South. It’s dreamy as can be, filled with country ballads and soft pop, and firmly establishes the world Susannah lives in. Like much of Joffe’s work, it’s sonically cinematic, creating an atmosphere so prominent that you can almost smell the Texas humidity.

There seriously isn’t a bad song. Cult Leader presents four new tracks: “Cult Leader,” “Antler Queen,” “You’d Kill Me If You Could,” and “Stillborns and Six Lane Highways,” all of which have something new to offer while easily living up to the extremely high expectations set by tracks like “Sofia Coppola” and “Horses Can’t Outrun Me.” Additionally, Joffe proudly and effortlessly uses her storytelling skills in every track, allowing her lyricism to truly shine. 

From the strong vocals to the creative Western pop production, this EP is a powerful one. Ultimately, Cult Leader sounds completely sure of itself, a testament to Susannah and her long journey as an artist, and we’re so lucky to be along for the ride.

After years of touring as an opener, on July 10, Susannah will be performing her debut headline show at Baby’s All Right in New York City. 

Listen to Cult Leader below: 

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