This is the first new Pinko material in several years and you can find it at the link below:
hexrecords.bandcamp.com/album/hex-25-year
The LP version of the comp is still up for pre-order and these ought to be shipping before the end of the year for sure. Jackets and inserts have already arrived. There's two more singles to go... who do you think they will be?!
Enjoy!
"Continuing the monthly singles series anyone who knows me well is probably wondering when I was going to get around to a Fugazi cover. Well, here it is. And it marks the return of Pinko, who have laid low for awhile now, and I couldn’t be more stoked to hear them at things once again.
So, Fugazi really knew how to write an anthem, and did so with unwavering conviction. Their music was catchy, smart, and it got you moving and motivated. And as a person running a label there is no better model to look to than Dischord Records, the label that released all their music, in terms of how to conduct oneself with fairness towards other artists and genuine love for the music you opt to help put out into the world. I still feel sparks go off in my body and brain when I hear much of their music. It’s powerful stuff.
So where does Pinko fit into this? Well, for one, I just love those dudes and wanted to have them be present because they’ve been an important part of this label for the last several years. And they’re people who make it work. I had some initial hesitation when they told me they were going to write a record with members in different parts of the country. But true to their word they met up every couple months, wrote songs together, and then recorded it and went on tour. And let’s be completely honest- Guillermo sounds a lot like Guy Picciotto when he sings, whether that’s intentional or not. His voice and Pinko’s hectic and chaotic sound are a perfect shoe-in to be the band covering Fugazi on this. Fugazi has a lot of great songs and “Do You Like Me?” is just one such representation that illustrates how vital this band has been in my life and the staunch ideals that everyone could take a valuable lesson from as well.
And if you haven’t picked it up already, the LP version of this comp is now available for pre-order and features an additional 2 tracks from other bands that have not been revealed yet."
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