Photo by Christian Hernandez
Belted Sweater is the queercore skramz project of Christopher Patrick Gregory. The Los Angeles based artist just released a new single, "Cherry Grove." It's an intriguing mixture of upbeat electronic music over some of the angriest hardcore vocals around. The song is a dichotomy of joy and anger, combining metalcore and synth-pop. It reminds me of Fucked Up, in the sense of cheerful music combining with angry, screaming vocals. Even the chorus involves happy gang vocals mixing with Gregory's anger.
Christopher Patrick Gregory says of his upcoming album:
“This album is about what I see and what I want to see in the LGBT community. The first eight songs on this album are kind of about me lamenting what I see as the mainstream gay community's move to the center. The last song is using my own experiences, full of joy and love, as the reason I want it to be more radical—to push for more social change against right wing headwinds.”
You can listen to "Cherry Grove" below. Belted Sweater's self-titled album is due out February 21 on Self Versed Records and Softseed Records. For more on Belted Sweater, check out the artist's website.
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