CHERYM take a stand against gender inequality with new single 'Alpha Beta Sigma'
Derry-based pop punk duo, CHERYM, are making a powerful statement with their latest single, "Alpha Beta Sigma". The track serves as the opening anthem from their much-anticipated debut album, Take It Or Leave It, scheduled for release on 16 February, via Alcopop! Records.
The single address the pervasive issue of gender inequality and violence against women in Irish culture. Drummer Alannagh Doherty explains the motivation behind the song, stating:
"We are amidst an ongoing epidemic here in Ireland. '"Alpha Beta Sigma"' is about how gender inequality permeates every single aspect of our society. It is about the threat that men and patriarchy pose to women in this country. It is about the reclamation of our autonomy and our rights. It's about freedom from fear and freedom to physical integrity, and overall it's about having the freedom to just BE a woman."
CHERYM’s debut album, Take It Or Leave It, is more than just a collection of pop-punk hooks and melodies. It's a bold and lucidly political testament, addressing topics like abortion rights, the fall of the church, and LGBTQ+ experiences. Recorded in 2023 with producer George Perks at Vada Studios in Alcester, the album represents the band's most honest and unfiltered work to date.
CHERYM are also set to embark on a series of headline tours, including UK and Netherlands dates in February and March 2024. They will also join Enter Shikari on their Irish tour in March 2024. The duo's impactful live performances have earned them a spot supporting '"Teenage Kicks"' legends, The Undertones, on their autumn 2024 German tour.
Save the date for Take It Or Leave It, and watch the video for “Alpha Beta Sigma”:
Upcoming live dates
Feb 9th: The Nerve Centre - Derry (UK)
Feb 21st: The Hug & Pint - Glasgow (UK)
Feb 22nd: Headrow House, Leeds (UK)
Feb 23rd: Gullivers - Manchester (UK)
Feb 24th: Paper Dress Vintage - London (UK)
Feb 29th: Willem Twee - Hertogenbosch (NL)
March 1st: V11 - Rotterdam (NL)
March 2nd: Luxor Live - Arnhem (NL)
March 21st: The Academy - Dublin (Enter Shikari Support)
March 22nd: The Academy - Dublin (Enter Shikari Support)
March 23rd: Limelight 1 - Belfast (Enter Shikari Support)
March 25th: Molotow Music Club - Hamburg (DE)
March 26th: Cassiopeia - Berlin (DE) (Get Jealous Support)
March 27th: Naumanns - Leipzig (DE) (Get Jealous Support)
March 28th: Druckluft - Oberhausen (DE)
April 5th: The Arts Club Loft - Liverpool (UK)
April 6th: Badlands Festival - Lincoln (UK)
11th September: Paradiso - Amsterdam (DE) (The Undertones Support)
13th September: Markthalle - Hamburg (DE) (The Undertones Support)
14th September: Zakk - Dusseldorf (DE) (The Undertones Support)
15th September: ZOOM - Frankfurt (DE) (The Undertones Support)
28th November: SO36 - Berlin (DE) (The Undertones Support)
29th November: Beatpol (DE) (The Undertones Support)
30th November: Technikum (DE) (The Undertones Support)
