Drawing us in with a series of unhinged questions and statements posed by mainstream non-vegans, Daffodildos open What’s Your Excuse? with the familiar phrases, “But where you gonna get your protein from?”, “I don’t like vegetables…”, “It’s too hard…”, “What about bacon…” and more, before expanding with a timeless, punk-rock guitar soundscape and philosophical prose with reference to animal sentience and liberation.
Songs about animal rights play a crucial role in raising awareness and galvanizing action against the ongoing exploitation and suffering of animals. These songs serve as powerful tools for education and advocacy, reaching wide audiences and stirring emotions in ways that traditional activism sometimes cannot.
By blending compelling lyrics with emotive melodies, Daffodildos highlight the ethical and moral issues surrounding animal cruelty and industrial farming, making the plight of animals more relatable and urgent to the public. The opus inspires empathy and compassion, encouraging us to reconsider our choices and support humane treatment of all living beings, thereby contributing to a cultural shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices.
We deeply connect with the lyricism and poignant questions posed by the band with regards to the abuse of animals for power, entertainment and profit, and can only hope that the amplification of this message opens hearts and minds.
Daffodildos, known for their debut hit No Pride confess to sharing this bold new track in order to challenge listeners to rethink their views on animal rights and personal choices. Led by singer and guitarist Emily Flea, the queer vegan band embraces punk’s tradition of confronting societal norms.
Emily Flea emphasizes the single’s message, probing motives for consuming meat and dairy, aiming to dismantle common justifications for not adopting a vegan lifestyle. Despite potential controversy, the urgency of addressing animal rights amid the climate crisis drives their provocative stance.
We have added What’s Your Excuse? to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our brand new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream No Pride and immerse ourselves further in the Brighton-based band’s visual universe.