Brother Derek Premieres His Appreciative Single “Tom Cruise Leaves Self”

Love him or hate him, Tom Cruise is one established individual. He’s currently flying high (terrible pun, we know) thanks to the historical success of his latest film, the sequel to Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick, a movie breaking box office records, even for the legendary Cruise himself. The crafty and idiosyncratic Brother Derek is showing his appreciation for the fabled actor today with his latest single, “Tom Cruise Leaves Self,” which you will find on his upcoming LP Parade Rest. It’s certainly a distinctive tribute, with Derek offering his commendation in a way that only he could. Like his other creative output, it’s a bit of a challenge to situate “Tom Cruise Leaves Self” musically, but you may like to think of it as post-punk, with an element of Midwestern, southern rock, and classic a...

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