Needles//Pins will release their fourth LP, self-titled, on May 28 via Dirt Cult Records, kicking off the news with the song "A Rather Strained Apologetic."
Listen below for an early taste and hit the embed for preorder info.
Needles//Pins will release their fourth LP, self-titled, on May 28 via Dirt Cult Records, kicking off the news with the song "A Rather Strained Apologetic."
Listen below for an early taste and hit the embed for preorder info.
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Needles//Pins have all the familiar elements of pop-structured punk. Yet, at the same time, it’s hard to distill their sound to a single scene or subgenre. It’s melodic; it’s gruff; it’s sing-along. But it’s not really angry, fist-in-the-air cynicism. There’s an uplifting vibe underneath the coarse offering that soars instead of cycles. Off the top of my head, there are … Read more
Needles//Pins are one of those hard bands to pin down. They just sound like what rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be, you know? It’s catchy, gritty, relatable, and working class. It’s to the point without being mindless or jingoistic. Goodnight, Tomorrow is their second LP, the follow-up to Shamebirds (2014). The first record is an enjoyable romp, but it … Read more
Needles//Pins are something different in the punk rock realm. Well, that’s not true. They’re entirely familiar and warm, yet they have that pizzazz—that’s what the kids are calling it these days, if you didn’t know. They play familiar-ish DIY punk with some pop sensibility, but there’s a little more attitude, a touch of that first person rock star swagger that … Read more
Taxi Girls SPB: Have you ever forgotten lyrics mid-song? How did/do you recover? Thanks for asking us! We have two singers and this actually happens to us -- especially with new songs! Jamie Radu: I usually just sing the line or verse over twice…or three times! Vera Bozickovic: I definitely … Read more
Courtney (Black Adidas) SPB: Looking at the growth between your first and second albums, what stands out to you most about how Black Adidas is taking shape? Courtney: I would say what stands out to me the most is that our live sound is really starting to feel more alive, … Read more
Watermelon SPB: Who does the majority of the band’s driving? (Why? Any stories?) Watermelon: Erika definitely drives the most even though she has the smallest car. Both Erika and Ali have mini stacks and Jared usually only brings breakables so we have the Tetris of loading in and out all … Read more
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