Belfast post punks Enola Gay have followed up their impressive debut single Sofa Surfing by tackling lad with Through Men’s Eyes – which is a direct response to the 2018 trial dubbed the ‘Rugby Rape Trial’.

“We felt compelled to call out not only a specific case but the justice system itself and the boastful nature of ‘lad culture’ that normalises first-world rape culture. It was a case which divided Ireland as we witnessed social circles torn and managers in staff rooms silencing the subject. People wanted to brush it under the carpet, perpetuating victims not wanting to come forward when victims should not be silenced.

We’ve learnt a lot about the plight of victims through listening to women we know and other people in the public eye, it’s something that was never spoken about in the media growing up. As more and more victims feel empowered to come forward with their stories, it destigmatises victimhood and allows people to feel like they are not alone. Through Men’s Eyes is a way for us to show solidarity with women from all walks of life that have left feeling marginalised and silenced by the rulings of a broken and biased court system.”

https://youtu.be/iy0o18qTqno

All proceeds from the single will be donated to Rape Crisis NI. To find out more about this case that inspired Through Men’s Eyes click here.

Upcoming Irish live dates

19 Nov Listowel, Mike The Pies

20 Nov Belfast, McHugh’s

26 Nov Galway, Roisin Dubh

27 Nov Limerick, Kasbah Social Club

3 Dec Derry, Bennigans

4 Dec Dublin, Whelan’s Upstairs