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NYC Post-Punk Girl Group CG8 Turn Back the Clock With New Single “glasshour”

Don’t think you can turn a blind eye to the things you’ve done

Don’t think that you’re entitled to what’s mine for the sake of your fun

CG8, a femme quartet hailing from New York City and featuring the talents of Lida Fox, Veronika Vilim, Chase Lombardo, and Avishag Rodrigues, challenged the status quo from the outset with their provocative name. But their story extends far beyond simple shock value. Beyond their flair for incitement, they harbour a potent post-punk energy, capable of electrifying audiences with their sound alone.

Now they’re back on the radar with a bang that could probably be heard from space, introducing the single glasshour to the world, via 4AD. The track feels like it’s been marinated in post-punk attitude, electro-punk zaps, and the kind of industrial grime you’d proudly wear like a badge. The hook is the cherry on top of this wonderfully chaotic sundae.

glasshour is a reinterpretation of ‘hourglass,’ one of the first songs we ever wrote and released,” says the band. “Thematically, it feels more relevant than ever; as we’re all ready to flip the glass and watch the sands run thin in this necrocapitalist power structure. The cowbell tolls like a doomsday alarm while we talk about justice. It felt right to slow the whole song down and punctuate that desire.”

The lyrics convey a message of accountability and reversal of roles, emphasizing that one cannot ignore their actions or claim entitlement at others’ expense. As time runs out, the tables turn, allowing the speaker to experience the other’s perspective, highlighting the inevitable confrontation with one’s deeds and the loss of control.

glasshour, however, is just the appetizer to their debut album, promised later this year. Buckle up, folks.

In the meantime, listen to glasshour below:

In addition to their newest release, cumgirl8 recently shared a live session for Onassis’ Stages Alive series. This live session serves as a precursor to the band’s upcoming stint at SXSW, followed by a one-off gig opening for the inimitable Bratmobile in Brooklyn this April and a headliner at Brooklyn Made in May with support from Femcel and adult human females.

Stages Alive is available to view in full here.

Catch cumgirl8 live: 

  • 3/13 – Austin, TX – Cheer Up Charlie’s *
  • 3/14 – Austin, TX – Hotel Vegas – Psychic Hotline Party *
  • [TBD] – Austin, TX – Parish – Marshall Fun House *
  • 3/15 – Austin, TX – The 13th Floor @ 12 AM (morning 3/16) – Dedstrange x Synásthesie Showcase *
  • 3/16 – Austin, TX – Shiner’s Saloon – Future of Music Showcase *
  • 3/17 – Austin, TX – TBD – Pop Sickle Presents: Green Witch Recordings Showcase *
  • 4/27 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw ^
  • 5/2 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Made [Headliner]

* SXSW
^ Supporting Bratmobile

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Alice Teeple

Alice Teeple is a photographer, multidisciplinary artist, and writer. She is not in Tin Machine.

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