Adore Share “Supermum!” Single

Irish garage-punk trio Adore have shared their new single, Supermum!, ahead of a UK tour this November supporting Sprints. Grounded by a shared passion for both melody and message, crunching guitars and a driving rhythm section provide a potent backing for their incisive, thought-provoking lyrics that delve into pressing societal issues. Supermum! is a satirical exploration of the insidious normalisation of sexual assault and abuse. Lead vocalist and lyricist Lara Minchin recalls an upbringing which placed a focus on politeness and acquiescence, highlighting the pervasive power imbalances that can lead to victimisation. Supermum! serves as a call to action, encouraging open dialogue and challenging societal attitudes that perpetuate sexual violence.

“Supermum! tells the tale of moments where power is lost due to the conditioning of others stronger than you. The lyrics come from my perspective of being raised as a quiet and polite young woman and how as I grew older, it became increasingly more obvious to me that I never learned how to say no, and even when I did, some of those around me had never learned how to take no for an answer. The tone of the song is satirical, which mimics the manner in which people talk about stories of assault abuse in their lives as a way to cope with the horror of it. This playful manner in which we talk about these problems shows that although we may be progressing by actually speaking up about assault, it is obvious that the issue at hand occurs so frequently that assault and abuse remains to be normalised. I hope that this song can continue the conversation of education surrounding sexual assault and abuse. I hope for people to feel safe enough to speak up about it. The fact is that sexual violence has remained a normal part of the majority of peoples lives and it shouldn’t be.” (Lara Minchin)