A darkly anthemic blend of synthpop and alt-rock for the working class generation
Manchester-based artist and producer JeezJesus returns with Work to Die, a biting, tongue-in-cheek anthem for a generation feeling crushed by economic chaos and burnout. Set against a backdrop of industrial synths and alt-rock energy, the single captures the exhaustion, anger, and solidarity of people working harder than ever while falling further behind.
The alter-ego of Joe McIntosh, JeezJesus has carved out a reputation for blending post-punk grit with darkwave atmosphere and electronic precision. A veteran of Manchester’s music scene—previously performing with bands such as VALA and The Peace Pipers—McIntosh brings both craft and conviction to his solo work. Since adopting the JeezJesus moniker in 2022, he has evolved through multiple projects, from the gothic industrial pulse of Super Creeps & Spooky Beats to the experimental textures of Sound Art: Vol. 1.
With Work to Die, JeezJesus channels that restless creativity into something sharper and more direct. The track builds on the anthemic synthpop sound of his previous single We Could Be Friends, injecting raw guitar power and lyrical rebellion. Its infectious refrain—“We the people, we can’t afford our rent / We the slaves, we can’t afford to eat”—cuts through with unfiltered frustration, echoing the collective disillusionment of a generation stuck in survival mode.
Beyond its dark humor and driving beat, Work to Die strikes a chord as a rallying cry for unity. “It’s a working person’s anthem,” McIntosh says. “I hope when people hear it, they know they’re not alone in these difficult times where the economy is in tatters and the rich have bought up all the assets and left nothing for everyone else.”
Gritty yet melodic, cynical yet communal, Work to Die showcases JeezJesus at his most pointed and powerful—transforming everyday frustration into an explosive electronic statement. It’s music for the overworked, the underpaid, and anyone ready to scream along to the truth.
Work to Die is out now on all major streaming platforms.
