Pegging Mitchell – No Means No (Self released)
Listen to No Means No, the second single from Worcester-based feminist punks Pegging Mitchell, which follows the release of their debut International Men’s Day and comes ahead of a handful of live dates
Artist: Pegging Mitchell
Track: No Means No
Label: Self released
Release date: 18 February 2026
Find it: Spotify | Apple
Making ‘angry songs for she’s and they’s’ we fell in love with Worcester punks Pegging Mitchell as soon as we heard their debut single International Men’s Day. Their second release No Means No is no less vital.
Juxtaposing anger and trauma lyrically with measured, steady melody No Means No Pegging Mitchell say, ‘goes out to all the victims’. Those who have been raped, sexually assaulted, or sexually harassed. Those who haven’t yet told their story, who do all the things to process the trauma and still carry it heavy on their hearts. For those who are yet to see justice, hear an apology, or who internalise the ‘she was asking for it’ comments.
As issue driven feminist punks Pegging Mitchell are shaping both their sound and a safe space for those who need some solidarity, and both a soundtrack and a community. Just 2 singles in and there’s no doubt this band is one of the most vital, most true, and both riotously angry and fun punk bands emerging on the scene in 2026.
Live dates on the way in March – catch them if you can.
No Means No by Pegging Mitchell is out digitally now. Read our review of debut single International Men’s Day.
Find Pegging Mitchell: Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok
Live dates:
- 26 March – Mist Rolling Inn, Nottingham
- 27 March – Cafe Etch, Middlesborough
- 28 March – Transtock 3, Newcastle
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Sarah Lay
A long-standing music journalist she's also co-founder of independent record label Reckless Yes, an author of novels, and when not messing around with words and music, a digital strategist.
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