The Menstrual Cramps Release New Single Kiss On The Pitch
Thursday, 03 July 2025
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Cheri Clouds and Dory Valentine
The Menstrual Cramps have released a new single, Kiss On The Pitch.
Arriving via Alcopop! Records, and recorded in Bristol alongside Danny Guy at Alpha Delta Studios, the queer thirst anthem arrives as the UEFA European Women's Championships get underway in Switzerland. Commenting on the single, vocalist Emilia Elfrida said:
"This song is about queer love, and my working class roots of growing up playing and going to football matches every weekend. It moves away from the toxic masculinity of football that I grew up with, and moves towards the inclusivity of women's football, the progression and successes that they continue to have, and ultimately, that I would like to date a footballer! Happy Pride and happy Women’s Euros!"
Alongside the new track, the Bristol-based queer DIY punk band have teamed up with Easton Cowgirls, a women’s/non-binary football club based in Easton, Bristol, with proceeds from their forthcoming TMC football shirts going to the club.
Head below to view the song's accompanying video, directed, filmed and edited by longtime friend of the band Cheri Clouds, with assistance from drummer AJ Murdoch. Elfrida explained:
"We wanted to showcase our hometown of Bristol and our amazing local community, including the incredible Easton Cowgirls football team and The Plough pub. The Easton Cowgirls are an inspirational football team; they are intersectional and anti-fascist, and they do so much for the local community and football in general. They are exactly what a football team should be in 2025! Our drummer’s fiancée, Cheri, filmed and edited the music video, which we filmed over two evening shoots at our local park, and of course, The Plough."
The Menstrual Cramps will appear at Green Gathering, Boomtown, Burn It Down, and Loud Women Fest over the coming months. Their last extended released was their 'ACAB' EP, which came out through Alcopop! Records in 2024.
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