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Q&A: Annie Dukes Smashes the Silence on Women’s Healthcare Struggles in “Mother’s China” by Luna Collective
BY KIMBERLY KAPELA
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT A FINE CHINA SET – pristine, delicate, reserved for special occasions yet rarely touched. A relic of tradition, a symbol of expectation. It sits behind glass, admired but fragile, its worth determined by how well it remains unscathed. Jacksonville’s femme-fronted rock band Annie Dukes channel this imagery in their searing new single, “Mother’s China”—a song that shatters the illusion of perfection and exposes the cracks in the foundation of women’s healthcare and reproductive rights.
“Mother’s China” is Annie Dukes’ first release of the year, and it arrives with a fury that’s impossible to ignore. Known for their explosive fusion of 70s rock soundscapes and 90s grunge grit, the band takes their sound to new heights, layering three-part harmonies over a bed of heavy riffs and relentless rhythms. But beneath the fire and distortion lies something even more urgent—a raw, unfiltered rage against the societal pressures placed on women and the lack of autonomy they are given over their own bodies.
Annie Dukes Have a Hankering for “Cherry” on Hot-Blooded New Single
“Cherry"
Femme-fronted Jacksonville rock outfit Annie Dukes are marking this International Women’s Day with a blistering new single, “Cherry.”
Cassidy Lee (bass, vocals), Emma Moseley (guitar, vocals) and Mike Monahan (drums) describe their sound as “Black Sabbath meets Fleetwood Mac,” and on “Cherry,” the foursome hew to the heavier end of that spectrum. The dynamic track evokes a feverish sapphic desire through Lee and Moseley’s fiery bass/guitar interplay and Monahan’s mercurial percussion, with Lee, Moseley and Johns’ three-part harmonies lending a sense of universality to its passionate lyrics.
ANNIE DUKES BRING THE SWAGGER ON NEW SINGLE ‘CHERRY’
BY LOCK MAGAZINE UK
After seeing out their incredibly impactful 2023 with their highly-praised self-titled debut EP, US outfit Annie Dukes are back to their vibrant best once again with the anthemic new single, "Cherry".
Bringing back more of that swaggering alt-rock aesthetic they have been building for themselves since their earliest beginnings, ‘Cherry’ makes for an incredibly fun and explosive return to form. Erupting with killer guitar hooks, an energetic pace, and some soaring vocals throughout, they kick off their 2024 with one of their most exciting efforts to date.
While the band are still very much in the infancy of their tenure right now, ‘Cherry’ shows that they are still brimming with plenty of bold and tantalising ideas in which to pursue. With such a firm and focused approach to their direction throughout, we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us in the year ahead as well.