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A wide, cinematic header featuring the Minneapolis skyline at night through a shattered glass window, with a central light flare. The title "ARCHITECTS OF FEAR" is displayed in glowing red and white typography, with the credit "WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY MARIONETTE NOIR" at the bottom.

Architects of Fear – EPK

The Cinematic Protest

Now Playing: “Architects of Fear”

Official Release: February 9, 2026

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The Sound & The Vault

The Sound: A haunting, atmospheric observation of community surveillance and the “manufactured panic” of the modern landscape. It blends cinematic noir textures with a visceral, Southside Minneapolis heartbeat.

The Message: Moving away from personal narratives, this track serves as a “sonic mirror” to the tactical shadows inhabiting our neighborhoods. It is a tribute to the resilience of community and the “porch lights” that stay on through the night.

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The Gallery & Brand Assets

Official Cover Art

High-resolution textures for “Architects of Fear”.

Architects of Fear Official Single ArtworkDownload
A cinematic album cover for the single "Architects of Fear" by Marionette Noir. The image features a gritty, nocturnal view of the Minneapolis skyline seen through a shattered glass window. A white van idles on the street below under a cold, hazy glow. The title "ARCHITECTS OF FEAR" is centered in bold typography, with "FEAR" highlighted in a glowing red. The bottom text reads "WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY MARIONETTE NOIR" alongside the official circular Marionette Noir logo.
“Keep your sirens / Keep your high altitude glare / We’re still standing here breathing the air.” ~ Marionette Noir

Lyric Cards

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The Mental WeightDownload
The Neighborhood WatchDownload
A high-contrast square lyric card with a gritty, dark background. The top reads "ARCHITECTS OF FEAR" in serif font. The center features the quote "You can’t DEPORT the love in a Twin Cities " in glowing, textured cream and the word HEART in glowing textured pink typography. The Marionette Noir name and logo are at the bottom.
“The truth I’ve seen in this city is that you can’t ‘deport the love in a Twin Cities heart’. We’re watching the watchers, and we’re choosing to stay standing.” ~ Marionette Noir
Dark textured lyric card featuring the quote "Planting the doubt like a ghost in the sleeve" in a typewriter-style glowing font. The song title "ARCHITECTS OF FEAR" appears at the top, with the Marionette Noir branding at the bottom.
“It’s about that invisible burden people carry when they feel like their whole history… could be erased by a single knock on the door.” ~ Marionette Noir
A social-ready lyric card featuring the quote "We’re keeping the porch lights on through the night" in a soft, glowing cream font. The background is a dark, industrial texture typical of the Marionette Noir aesthetic.
“To me, the ‘porch lights’ are the real heroes of this story. Keeping the light on through the night is a quiet way of saying we aren’t going to ‘lock up our kindness’.” ~ Marionette Noir

“You can’t DEPORT the love in a Twin Cities HEART”

“Planting the doubt like a ghost in the sleeve”

“We’re keeping the porch lights on through the night”

The NEWS ROOM

Official News Release:
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News Release | Architects of Fear | Marionette NoirDownload

Deep Dive Feature:

READ: MINNEAPOLIS MUSIC SCENE & THE ART OF CINEMATIC PROTEST

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TECHNICAL CREDITS

  • Written & Composed By: Marionette Noir
  • Vocal Architecture: SovereignAI™

Contact & Archive

Management/PR: Bonita Stepaniak – Digital Marketing By Bonita

Direct Inquiries: Music@MarionetteNoir.com

Digital Hub: MarionetteNoir.com

Origin: Minneapolis, MN