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Matt Young discovers a bouncy post-punk track from the Sunderland band
This bouncing, post-punk sounding song by Sunderland’s Polyfillas explores the under-discussed issue of period poverty and much more. Musically, it alludes to a punk era of the past, recalling bands like The Slits, X-Ray Spex and venturing into the dance funk realm of Gang of Four, while still sounding fresh, fun and commenting on contemporary social injustice.
The bass line grooves and squirms around the choppy guitar riffs, while the solid drumming keeps everything compact. Vocalist Ava‘s singing is given an expansive reverb as she delivers her lyrics with a gleeful mix of sarcasm and contempt for anyone finding the subject of feminine hygiene “too much”. It’s bold, bright and immediately catchy, as well as dealing with important issues.
