DEBUT SINGLE RELEASE – Twat Union ‘UTI’
29 November 2023
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The self-proclaimed queer grunge band from Manchester are kicking off 2025 with a bang, releasing their sophomore single “MICROMAC”.
The four-piece band are the latest to join the iconic Manchester punk scene and they are here to make a statement, this latest single discusses themes of discovering yourself in the current state of the UK and the challenges that come with that.
The sound of the song echoes the Riot Grrrl movement and grunge scene, starting with a very in-your-face distorted guitar that sticks with you and helps to drive the point of the song home, with a drum breakdown as it comes to the chorus.
The vocals and lyrics themselves stick out as it is an almost preaching style in the verses, calling out the political climate of the country, specifically calling out the lasting stain on the country left by the conservative party and that we need to fight for what you believe. With lyrics like “open your eyes with cocktail sticks” it is a truly straightforward way of them saying, do not turn a blind eye you need to see this, and MERE AMORE drive that point home perfectly.
As the song ends repeatedly the vocalist tells you to “open your eyes”, telling you not to fall for the lies your told and then ends on a frustrated scream that a lot of fans will feel themselves when it comes to the issues brought up.
This single comes across a lot more anger fuelled than their single PARANIOA without changing the sound drastically too different.
MERE AMORE are truly helping to keep the riot grrrl movement alive and we cannot wait to see what they come out with yet.
