Petrol Girls’ visceral and all-too-relatable Touch Me Again is the latest single to be revealed from their 2016 debut album ‘Talk of Violence’. The caustic track now has a music video made up from submissions from Petrol Girls’ community.
As Ren from the band elaborates: ‘Thanks loads to everyone that submitted phone videos for our video, and extra big thanks to Sammi Whitaker for putting it all together!
‘The song grew from my own experiences of sexual violence, both within and outside of the punk community and from our commitment to speaking about consent whenever we get an opportunity.
‘We hope that this video project has opened that platform up to more people that share the same or similar experiences, and that this collective project has been in some way empowering.
‘The protest chant ‘MY BODY MY CHOICE’ is becoming more and more relevant as political attacks on women and other marginalised bodies increase.
‘Hopefully this video can be just one small way of helping us remember that there are many of us, and together we are powerful.’
The band are about to hit the road across the UK and Europe for a series of festivals and shows and they’re using this opportunity to bring their message to the masse. Once again, they’re calling on the punk community to get involved with their own experiences and be a part of the band’s set. See below for touring details and a note from the band.
LIVE DATES:
APRIL
Fri, 21 UK, Manchester, Manchester Punk Festival
Sat, 22 UK, Bristol, The Exchange *with Strike Anywhere
Sun, 23 UK, London, DIY Space *with Paint It Black (Matinee)
Sun, 23 UK, London, The Underworld *with Strike Anywhere
Mon, 24 UK, Exeter, Cavern *with Strike Anywhere
Tue, 25 Netherlands, Utrecht, Ekko *with Strike Anywhere
Wed, 26 Germany, Hamburg, Hafenklang *with Strike Anywhere
Thu, 27 Germany, Zwiesel, Juz *with Strike Anywhere (Sold out)
Fri, 28 Germany, Saarwellingen, Flexibel *with Strike Anywhere
Sat, 29 Belgium, Meerhout, Groezrock
Sun, 30 Sweden, Stockholm, Firestorm Fest
MAY
Wed, 3 France, Paris, Supersonic3
Thu, 4 Netherlands, DIY Fest
Fri, 5 Germany, Dortmund, Visions Party
Sat, 6 Switzerland, Zurich, Obenuse Fest
JULY
Sat, 8 UK, Cheltenham, 2000 Trees Festival
AUGUST
Fri, 4 UK, Manchester, Rebellion Festival
8-11 Slovenia, Tolmin, Punk Rock Holiday
11-13 UK, Hampshire, Boomtown Fair
SEPT
Sat, 2 UK, London, DIY Space for London, Loud Women Fest
Sat, 9 Germany, Stains In The Sun Festival