Gymshorts’ “PMDD” Is a Punchy Punk Rager With a Purpose

If you think punk can’t pack a message with its mayhem, then you clearly haven’t heard Gymshorts’ latest banger, “PMDD.” Clocking in fast, loud, and totally unfiltered, this track might be short—but it sure as hell isn’t sweet. And that’s the point.

Frontwoman Sarah Greenwell, the Rhode Island-born spitfire with a voice like a Molotov cocktail and the charisma of every cartoon troublemaker you grew up rooting for, wrote this one from a very real place. After being diagnosed with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) a few years back, she decided to scream what too many have been suffering through in silence. The result? A feral, fuzzed-out anthem that kicks down the door of awareness and sets it ablaze with a guitar solo.

“PMDD” isn’t a pity party—it’s a war cry. From the opening riff, the song grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. Gritty guitars, blistering drums, and that signature Gymshorts snarl all come together to form a track that feels like a panic attack on a skateboard. And somehow, that chaos works. It belongs.

Greenwell lays it out plain—no metaphors, no sugarcoating. Just raw frustration, messy emotion, and the kind of vulnerability that feels more like a left hook. It's the sound of someone finally being heard—and turning that moment into a mosh pit.

Let’s be real—nobody delivers scrappy, sarcastic, hypercharged punk like Gymshorts. They’re the friend who gets you grounded and then buys you a Slurpee on the way home. Their sound is a glorious blender of surfy chaos, bratty guitars, and garage-band grime, with a wink and a middle finger always on standby.

Live, they’re a full-body experience. Think crowd surfing with a side of existential validation. From Texas to Thailand, they’ve been slaying stages and leaving trails of shredded amps and sweaty smiles in their wake.

There’s power in making noise—and Gymshorts are very good at making noise. But this time, the volume is more than just for fun. PMDD affects millions of people, and most of them have been met with silence or confusion. By putting it in a song, especially this song, Greenwell isn’t just venting—she’s cracking open the conversation. And in true Gymshorts fashion, she’s doing it her way: loud, proud, and totally unrelenting.

So the next time you need a release, an outlet, or just a track to blast while jumping on your bed in combat boots, hit play on “PMDD.” It’s fierce, it’s furious, and it means something.

Because when Gymshorts rage, they rage with heart. And with “PMDD,” they’re giving a voice to the unheard—at top volume.

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