Spiritual Cramp

About

Spiritual Cramp isn't just reviving post-punk; they're injecting it with a potent dose of modern anxiety and Northern California grit. Hailing from the Bay Area, the band's sound is a tightly wound fusion of early UK punk, the angular rhythms of Gang of Four, and a surprising undercurrent of '80s new wave. Frontman Michael Bingham’s sardonic delivery, coupled with a relentless rhythmic assault, creates a sound that's both danceable and deeply unsettling. Formed in the late 2010s, Spiritual Cramp quickly gained traction through relentless touring and a series of EPs, cultivating a devoted following drawn to their raw energy and politically charged lyrics. Their breakthrough came with a string of singles that landed on influential playlists and earned them critical acclaim. It's a DIY ethos taken to its logical extreme – self-releasing, self-promoting, and undeniably authentic. More than just a band, Spiritual Cramp represents a counter-cultural movement, a refusal to conform to the sanitized sounds dominating the mainstream. Their music resonates with those who feel disillusioned and disenfranchised, offering a sonic catharsis that’s as intellectually stimulating as it is viscerally engaging. Currently, the band continues to tour extensively, bringing their high-energy performances to audiences across the country while reportedly working on new material.