Publicity Campaign: Riot Baby - ‘My Body My Choice’
Riot Baby Unleashes ‘My Body My Choice’ Punk for Kids with a Purpose.
Melbourne’s Riot Baby are flipping the script on children’s music with their new single ‘My Body My Choice’. The fuzz-bass-driven punk anthem puts kids' bodily autonomy front and centre.
Formed in 2019, Riot Baby started when founding members Cat and John began writing punk songs inspired by Australian kids’ books. Since then, the project has blossomed into a powerful creative force, tackling topics rarely heard in kids’ music, maternal rage, child alienation, big feelings, and navigating the realities of late capitalism. With original singer Cat now based in France, John and his daughter Erica have brought in a new lineup, channelling Riot Baby’s signature energy into a fresh batch of songs.
‘My Body My Choice’ was written in early 2024, just before a noticeable uptick in public misogyny, and feels more relevant than ever. The track is a rallying cry for respect and consent, featuring 13-year-old Erica on lead vocals.
Made up of 4 Melbourne kids and parents, Riot Baby’s songwriting draws inspiration from contemporary Melbourne punk icons like Gut Health and Hearts and Rockets, as well as legends like Dead Kennedys and Violent Femmes, blending these influences with the diverse musical backgrounds of its members, from jazz and disco to gamelan and Romani folk.
The single launches with a special morning matinee show at Northcote Uniting Hall on Saturday 25 October, supported by synth-bari-sax noise-punk maniacs Boggle. There is a second launch show for their next single 'Bad Decisions on Saturday, 22 November, supported by the dynamic live-looping duo Charlie Needs Braces. Both shows are all-ages with music that will get both kids and parents moving. The event is supported by the City of Darebin and celebrates the wild, inclusive spirit of Melbourne’s music scene.
Riot Baby continues to champion safe, expressive spaces for young people through music, community, and a healthy dose of punk attitude.
