Manchester’s rising post-punk icons The Red Stains have gifted us with another plate of their “ready-meal-punk”, in the form of Freezer Jesus.
Described by the band as “a Sunday mass for the era of late-stage capitalism”, it’s a mesmerising blend of spiky drums, spacey guitars, and kitschy synths. Sterling’s hypnotic bass line keeps everything tied together, as Natalie’s fiery vocals spit out classic Red Stains-style lyrics like: “Well, the joke’s on you / Cause I’ve seen Jesus / Buying chicken nuggets out an Iceland freezer!”
The Red Stains never disappoint; every single they release genuinely leaves me wanting more, and this time is no different. In the meantime, if you’re in the area, The Red Stains will be headlining the first LOUD WOMEN (with Goth Frog Promotions) gig in Manchester this Saturday – they’ll be joined by Thunderboob and Mere Amore. It’s guaranteed to be a great night!
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