PINS sounds like a midnight collision between 60s girl-group melodies and the abrasive, rain-slicked streets of Manchester. Their music is built on a foundation of driving, motorik drum beats and thick, melodic basslines that provide a sturdy anchor for jagged, surf-inspired guitar work. It is a sound that manages to be both confrontational and dreamily atmospheric, often submerged in a layer of cool, intentional reverb.
What sets them apart is their ability to balance noise with pop sensibility. While they draw heavily from the feedback-laden textures of The Jesus and Mary Chain, they maintain a sharp, rhythmic edge that feels more like post-punk than pure shoegaze. The vocals are often delivered with a detached, deadpan cool that can erupt into anthemic defiance at a moment's notice, creating a sense of effortless style and underground grit.
Start with the album 'Girls Like Us' to experience their raw, garage-rock beginnings. It captures the energy of their early live shows perfectly. From there, move to 'Hot Slick' to hear how they integrated more electronic textures and synth-pop polish without losing their signature bite.
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