Bad Things is a track by American indie pop duo Cults, formed in New York by Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion. It appeared on their self-titled debut album released in 2011, after the band first gained attention posting songs online in 2010. The track built a lasting following for its mix of 1960s pop sweetness and darker lyrical themes. Short clips later circulated widely on editing apps, where creators reused the chorus for moody fan edits and character studies, keeping the song in regular rotation long after its release.