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The Menstrual Cramps have released a lyric video for their new single Abortion, out now via their new label home The Menstrual Cramps.
“I wrote the song Abortion when debates started happening in the run up to the Roe v Wade overturn in America – Roe v Wade had guaranteed a constitutional right to abortion, that was subsequently overturned in 2022, denying millions of people the right to have an abortion in America,” says vocalist Emilia Elfrida. “Although in England abortion is legal, you still need to get two doctors’ permission and specific grounds need to be met. You cannot legally have an abortion in England just because you want one.
“This song is a response to these archaic rules, and for me to break the taboos around having abortions, to open up discussions about my experiences having had two abortions, and to fight for everyone to have the right to have abortions. As the song says ‘I’ve had an abortion, no I’ve had two, if you don’t like it, then f*ck you.’”
Like what you hear? You can stream or purchase Abortion HERE.
See The Menstrual Cramps live at one of the following dates:
January 2024
Mon 29th – BRISTOL – Dareshack*
February 2024
Thu 22nd – LONDON – Rough Trade East^
March 2024
Sat 9th – LONDON – Birds Nest
Sun 10th – BRIGHTON – Prince Albert
Fri 14th – BRISTOL – The Golden Lion~
April 2024
Sat 13th – BRISTOL – Outer Town Festival
Sat 20th – STAMFORD – The Scary Clown Presents a Punk Rock BBQ
*w/ The Oozes
^w/ Shooting Daggers
~w/ Grade 2
Tickets are on sale HERE.
You can also see The Menstrual Cramps at Manchester Punk Festival, Glastonwick and 2000trees Festival.
