Cheap Perfume isn’t here to politely ask for your attention—they’re taking it, champagne in hand. Formed in Colorado in 2015, this feminist punk powerhouse delivers razor-sharp riffs and unapologetically political lyrics wrapped in a glittering explosion of riot grrrl energy. Fronted by Stephanie Byrne (vocals) and Jane No (guitar/vocals), with Geoff Brent on bass and David “Hott Dave” Grimm on drums, Cheap Perfume is the sound of dismantling oppression while having a good time.

Their debut album, Nailed It (2016), threw punches at sexism, street harassment, and the absurdity of the Trump era, while Burn It Down (2019) blasted white supremacy, championed intersectional feminism and gave us the anti-fascist anthem ‘It’s Okay to Punch Nazis.’ Now, Cheap Perfume returns angrier than ever with their third album, Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask. Its infectious hooks amplify themes of capitalist exploitation, class solidarity, and the need for direct action and mutual aid as fascism tightens its grip in America.

With their incendiary live shows known for their community spirit and zero tolerance for bullshit, Cheap Perfume has cemented their place as one of the most vital voices in punk. Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask. isn’t just a record—it’s a rallying cry. Join the resistance; bring a bottle.

We had a chat with the band all about Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask., their creative process, journey so far and more. Read the Q&A below.

Hi guys! How are you? You formed Cheap Perfume back in 2015, how has your journey as a band been so far? Any highlights, challenges etc?

“We are fresh off our release shows and feeling grateful for so much energy and kind feedback! Our journey has been one that I’m not sure any of us expected with one song holding viral space as the political landscape has continued to worsen as well as victories and challenges. The music scene is certainly different now than it was ten years ago, yet we still see misogyny/anti trans/anti queer messaging in spaces that should be safe for all. It’s been an honor to continue the work that was done before us and to continue to bring it into our community and other communities alike. We’ve had many, many highlights like opening for Bikini Kill in Salt Lake City, touring the West Coast, and meeting so many people that connect with our music. We talk as a group a lot about how performance is an energy exchange between fans and artist and it’s very true, meeting new friends and people who share our values and hopes for the world is electric.”

You have just released your third LP Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask. What can you tell us about the record? What do you hope fans/listeners take away from it?

“Not to be too lofty in our goals, but the phrase “soundtrack for the revolution” has been thrown around some… in short, this album is very anti-capitalist with a focus around class war being the only war we should focus on. The first track on the album is titled ‘probably it’s capitalism’ for that exact reason. We hope that folks can take exactly that from it- hope. hope for a better future for us all where we all aren’t just scraping by.  It also features a cute breakup song and a very fun cover! A little bit of sweet and a lotta bit of rage.”

Please take us through your songwriting/creative process for Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask. How did it compare to your previous two albums? What was your favourite part and what did you find most challenging?

“Our songwriting process is unique as is as most of our lyrics are co-written… in the past we would often start a song with lyrics and bring the music in. This album is definitely more musically complex with all iterations of songwriting feeling more worked through as a team (even when it was painful!) creating with others is hard stuff. We really leaned into this as a group and I feel like that pain in addition to the joys and triumphs created something we are all very proud of. “

As mentioned earlier, you’ve just finished some release shows. What can someone expect from a Cheap Perfume show? How do you want fans to feel after leaving one of your gigs?

“One word that gets used a lot at our shows is: energy. we like to move and to get a little wild and hope that fans feel the same!“

Finally, what’s next for Cheap Perfume? Any goals for the future or anything else you want to share?

“Rumor on the streets is that we may have a little 2025 tour up our sleeve still! We have loads planned for 2026 that we can’t quite share yet, but we are really hoping to get out to different cities and meet more fans and continue the groundwork at the grass roots of punk. There’s song ideas and creative energy flowing, I think there’s lots more to come :)”