From the rolling hills of the Southern Highlands comes a sound that is both familiar and excitingly fresh. Mark Cassius, the musician behind Neo Stereo, has been honing his craft for over two decades, but his recent output as a solo artist feels like a creative rebirth. Following his cinematic debut album ‘Nightbird’ and a string of impressive singles, his latest release, ‘Get Up Stand Up,’ is a powerful anthem that will have you hooked from the very first note.
It’s a track that opens with a tense, lingering piano line that sets an instant, dramatic tone. But the moment the first chorus hits, the song explodes with a high-energy, anthemic feel. It’s an immediate call to action; all that tension is washed away, broken by a fist-pumping, wonderfully triumphant declaration to push through adversity.
Throughout, Mark’s voice soars with a mix of gritty power and raw vulnerability, adding weight to the song's theme of shaking off doubt and taking control of your life. Mark’s lyrics are clear and unapologetic, echoing through the song with lines like, “So don’t give in, to all the people’s problems / Let’s not wait, now meet your fate / Get up, stand up.”
Speaking openly about the song, Mark shared, "This song is a call to presence and freedom and a reminder to seize the moment." It’s a message woven into the very fabric of the track, from the pulsing electro textures to the driving rhythms. Produced with Jackson Barclay at The Grove Studios and refined in Mark’s own home studio, ‘Get Up Stand Up’ builds on the sound established with previous singles like ‘Ballerina Girl’ and ‘Change Your Mind,’ showcasing his knack for blending intimate emotions with a widescreen, cinematic soundscape.
‘Get Up Stand Up’ is a hybrid release where the grit of rock, the polish of pop, and the intimacy of a deeply personal message collide. It’s a track that will linger long after the music fades, a reminder to keep fighting, to stay present, and to embrace the show of life. With a new album on the way in 2026, ‘Get Up Stand Up’ is the perfect teaser for what’s to come.
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