Clare Easdown has never been one to hold back, and with ”BURN THE SWASTIKA”, she unleashes a blistering anthem that refuses to be ignored. Collaborating with lyricist Jade Ryan, the Australian punk artist channels raw, unfiltered energy into a track that takes an unapologetic stand against racism and neo-Nazi ideology. With a fierce DIY approach and a commitment to activism, Easdown crafts a song that is both urgent and uncompromising. Released on February 9, 2025, the track arrives at a crucial moment, offering not just rebellion but a powerful statement in the ongoing fight against bigotry.
From the very first note, ”BURN THE SWASTIKA” explodes like a Molotov cocktail hurled at oppression. Drawing influence from punk icons like Bikini Kill, Fugazi, and Amyl and the Sniffers, the song bristles with gritty guitar riffs, relentless drums, and a vocal delivery that demands to be heard. Jade Ryan’s searing lyrics cut through the chaos with an urgency that refuses to be silenced. Easdown’s DIY production, recorded entirely in her Menai home using just an iPhone and Apple headphones, only amplifies the track’s raw, lo-fi authenticity. The result is a song that feels both deeply personal and ferociously incendiary, like a rallying cry echoing from the heart of a revolution.
Clare Easdown’s musical path has been anything but ordinary. What began as a chance encounter on Tinder with Jade Ryan quickly evolved into a powerhouse creative partnership. Their band, ”The Cunning Linguists,” has been shaking up Sydney’s music scene, from commanding the streets as buskers to delivering electrifying sets at The Moshpit Bar. The synergy between them is undeniable—Ryan’s razor-sharp lyricism and Easdown’s fearless production style fuse seamlessly, ensuring that ”BURN THE SWASTIKA” is a statement.
The track pulls no punches in its message. Inspired by real-world events, including recent neo-Nazi demonstrations on “Australia Day,” it takes an unyielding stand against the normalization of hate. There’s no room for subtlety, just a raw, unrelenting demand for action. This is protest music in its purest form, echoing the rebellious spirit of punk’s earliest days when bands like Crass and X-Ray Spex dared to challenge the establishment. In a time when silence can be complicit, Easdown and Ryan refuse to stay quiet, turning their rage into a battle cry for justice.
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