Church Moms unleash their self-titled debut EP, a mesmerizing journey through competing sounds and thought-provoking themes.
Self-prescribed Queercore outfit Church Moms are set to release their debut self titled EP later this month.
Taking inspiration from a vast collection of artists – ranging from Placebo to Lil Nas X – the somewhat indefinable group, with Laura Brown on the keys, synth, and vocals, Andrew Goulding rocks the drums and vocals, and Bridget Hodder on guitar and vocals, present a relentless and investigative journey through a range of competing sounds.
Take, for example, Kool Aid; a thrumming dance track that harkens back to New Order or Depeche Mode, in their more taunting moments. There’s a darkness laced with an impenetrable energy.
It’s anthemic, egregious and all the while still reluctant to take itself too seriously. An explosive chorus to rival the current emo rival, unnerving descending synths that parallel Billie Eilish’s Bury A Friend, and a chaotic dance floor energy.
Kool Aid pulls no punches in ripping apart cult culture; degrading capitalism in true punk rock fashion.
At the other end of the Church Moms spectrum lies Leather, a melancholy ballad driven by a reflective piano progression and topped with acoustic guitars and layered, apathetic vocals.
Church Moms describe Leather as a ‘lesbian prom ballad’, which feels apt. Brewing with festering emotion, haven’t known what I’m about since 2005, Leather has an energy reminiscent of the nineties brit-pop movement – save for the Australian accent, of course.
Perhaps it’s the piano, the apathy, or the overall sense of longing accompanied by swelling chorus vocals that somehow conjures Oasis. Regardless of the encased nostalgia, Leather is worthy of a place on a queer, indie film soundtrack.
Then comes BDE. A leap into the punk realm with spoken-word vocals leading to repeated screams of she’s got big dick energy.
The final chorus reminds me of Perth punk sister act, Flossy, with paired vocals and gritty power chords. It’s political, feminist and raging.
A sonic departure entirely from Kool Aid, though maintaining a sense of power that simmers beneath all of Church Moms work.
Church Moms seem to be exploring their own sound with fervour. There is an excitement to this release, a belief in their own creation and a love of the process itself.
Join Church Moms on June 23rd for the release of their self-titled EP! No cult membership required—just come to My Lover Cindy, the hottest queer club in town. Bitch Spawn and Theoretical Boyfriends will be there too, guaranteeing an epic night of primal screaming and pure musical bliss. Grab your $10 tickets online or pay $15 at the door. Let’s party!
Tickets here.
Presave Church Moms debut EP here.
Review by Caitlin Norris
