Listen now
- https://shootingdaggers.bandcamp.com/album/manic-pixie-dream-girl
New
Heavy Sounds is
stoked to invite you to sample the sonic mayhem of punk trio Shooting
Daggers. Sal, Bea and Raquel are a visceral amalgam of hardcore
punk, riot grrrl and metalcore. They describe themselves as a
feminist punk/queercore outfit who cite their influences as bands like Gouge
Away, G.L.O.S.S, Turnstile and Gel.
Quite
frankly whoever they’re influenced by, Shooting Daggers’ no
holds barred sound and approach is all their own, and really knocked us
sideways when we heard it.
For those
who can remember, Daggers recall classic elements as well. Think fat
grunge licks, speeding 'SST band' riffs, and the artful and political angst of
DC Hardcore and all with the coolest of melodic hooks.
Not only
that, Shooting Daggers are just as fierce and committed in
what they believe in as how they play. Their lyrics speak about the injustices
that Queer, and Women face in a cis men's world (and in the music industry) and
also animal liberation. And although they are a relatively new band, they have
already shared the stage with the likes of Guilt Trip, Pupil
Slicer and Petrol Girls as well as lending support to
animal welfare groups and helping to keep diy spaces and venues open.
Their
first release for New Heavy Sounds is ‘Manic Pixie
Dream Girl’.
1 minute
and 52 seconds of punk fury, spit and vinegar vocals and ferocious riffs.
Here’s
what vocalist and guitarist Sal has to say about it.
“Manic Pixie Dream Girl is about the movie
trope from the same name. It’s a stock character that has no discernible inner life. It’s
usually a cis woman that only exists to make the main character (usually a cis
man) look good and to provide the protagonist important life lessons. The MPDG
trope also occurs in real life, at least in my experience. I personally felt
like a MPDG in my romantic relationships and the lyrics are the words of a
manic pixie dream girl if she could actually be heard. Claiming that she is
someone and stating how bad it feels to be nothing else but someone’s sexy
stooge.”
Alongside
‘MPDG’ you have ‘Missandra’ as a bonus track free when you buy
the single. Spread over 3 minutes, but just as immediate and just as powerful.
“It is about
deconstructing the concept of Misandry. Misandry is not discrimination,
misandry is a healthy reaction to oppression”
This first
single is a full on statement of intent, musically not just content to career
from A to Z, but with enough twists and turns to take you on a short but
thrilling journey. It is without doubt proper punk rock, shit kicking UKHC
shorn of vacuous posturing. Possessing a message, an attitude and ’in yer face’
excitement in spades.
‘Manic
Pixie Dream Girl/Missandra’ will
be released digitally and available via the usual suspects on all digital platforms.
HOWEVER,
alongside this there will be a very limited run of Flexi Discs.
250 only,
each containing both tracks, plus a fold out insert, A4 poster, sticker and
badge, not to mention a full download.
The whole
shebang is out today via New Heavy Sounds
Be sure to
get yours as these will fly. Order now:
Cargo - https://cargorecordsdirect.co.uk/products/shooting-daggers-manic-pixie-dream-girl-missandra
Bandcamp
- https://shootingdaggers.bandcamp.com/album/manic-pixie-dream-girl
Upcoming live show:
Sat 13th
November - The Victoria, Dalston, London w/ USA Nails + Human Leather
Shooting
Daggers
are
Salomé
Salgado Pellegrin
Vocals/Guitar
Beatrice
Simion
Bass/Vocals
Raquel
J Alves
Drums