Hailing from Boston, MA, Crippling Alcoholism are a gothic post-punk ensemble that know how to make the most of a shimmering synth and have hooks for days. Their hearts and minds seem to be inextricably in the gutter, which is the neon-lit worldview they share through their recorded output.

Drenched in an inescapable melancholy, the 15 tracks that make up their new album, Camgirl, piece together a grotesque, sweat-drenched nightmare of sordid regret, power, and barely concealed emotion dressed up in a silky bow of darkly danceable tunes.

Formed in New England in 2022, the band takes its name directly from founder Tony Castrati’s sobriety following a severe episode of alcoholism. The music that followed became ear wormy noise rock built on pop melody, obsession, and endurance.

The band is unafraid to experiment and push the boundaries of genres, earning attention from listeners seeking something unusual, thought-provoking, and profoundly immersive.