From Bristol, UK, punk band The Menstrual Cramps has joined Alcopop! Records. The news comes with a new single, "Body Politics," shared below, with plans for more
The band recently toured with Grade 2, and has scheduled upcoming dates in the UK next March, as well as sets at Nice As Pie Festival 2023, Rock Against Violence 2023, Manchester Punk Festival 2024, Outer Town Festival 2024, and 2000 Trees Festival 2024.
Speaking of the new single, which is based on the concept of gender performativity from philosopher Judith Butler, vocalist Emilia Elfrida explains that the song is about “how gender constructs are forced upon us all, how capitalism reinforces gender stereotypes to benefit the patriarchal structure that thrives under it, and the need for true gender liberation in society. It’s also more personally about my own journey and relationship with my gender being very fluid.”
The band formed in 2017 and last released Free Bleedin' in 2019.
The Menstrual Cramps Live Dates:
9th March - Birds Nest, London
10th March - Prince Albert, Brighton
29th-31st March - Manchester Punk Festival
13th April - Ill Repute, Bristol (Outer Town Festival)
10th-13th July - 2000 Trees Festival
