At a time when empowerment anthems are more needed than ever, The Dollyrots have released a rousing Punked-up cover of Lesley Gore‘s feminist classic, You Don’t Own Me, via Wicked Cool Records. The song was the idea of labelmate Brian Ray (The Earls of Babylon) who co-produced and contributed guitar parts to the track. With their signature mix of sugar rush melodies, Punk grit, and bubblegum sneer, The Dollyrots breathe new fire into You Don’t Own Me, part candy coated chaos, part fist in the air rebellion, hook laden guitars collide with Kelly Ogden‘s unmistakable voice, equal parts sweet and savage. More than a cover, it’s a technicolor Punk anthem that channels the band’s playful heart and fearless bite, reminding us that freedom and fun can both be loud.

“The song is an anthem for female empowerment, about willing to be defiant in the face of something that’s just plain wrong. Sadly, it’s still just as timely as when Lesley sang it over 60 years ago.” (singer & bassist Kelly Ogden)

A limited edition evergreen vinyl 7-inch single featuring the high-energy original track, Get On This Ride, and You Don’t Own Me is out now and is available here, along with an exclusive bundle. The Dollyrots are also hitting the road in the US this November for a run with Bowling For Soup and Don’t Panic, culminating in a set at Vans Warped Tour in Orlando, FL. You can view The Dollyrots tour dates and purchase tickets here.

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