Bristol’s most potent punks The Menstrual Cramps launch new single ‘Antagonistic’, out today via Alcopop! Records – and it’s our #trackoftheday
Commenting on the new track, which charts vocalist Emilia Elfrida’s experiences of working in a homeless hostel during the pandemic, the singer says:
“Working in the homelessness sector is a difficult job at the best of times, with the lack of support from the government, the lack of housing options for homeless people, the cost of living crisis, and the consistent underfunding across the sector. But during COVID each difficulty was vastly intensified. I didn’t know if the people I supported were going to die. I didn’t know if me and my colleagues were going to die.
This song is me trying to process and come to terms with the anger and trauma I experienced working through COVID and how this has shaped me as a person and as a support worker.”
The Menstrual Cramps Live Dates:
25th May – Bearded Theory Festival – Convoy Cabaret Stage
1st June – Glastonwick Festival
11th July – 2000 Trees Festival, Neu Stage
13th July – Bristol Pride – Uplift Stage
26th July – TRUCK Festival, The Nest Stage
25th August – Hand Fest Leeds – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
31st August – Nam Fest – Consti Club, Chippenham
13th September – Naughty Corner Festival – Fernhill Farm, Mendip Hills
26th September – Wotsit Called Fest Warm-up – Hastings
Find The Menstrual Cramps:
www.themenstrualcramps.com
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