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Pinkerton Thugs!
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We are stoked!, Paul is one of the most influential, politically outspoken and artistically inclined people that have met. The Thugs as well as the Unseen, were both huge influences on me growing up. Life, Liberty, and End Of An Era are both records that I grew up with. They hit the studio Feb 17th for a 7″ to be released in May, and are headed back in March to record a brand new cd/lp of brand new material! They will be heading out nationally on a lengthy tour. Most of the tour is with the always awesome Scarred. They having been playing great, packed shows regionally for the last several months
Official Bio/Press Release
Punk legends The Pinkerton Thugs are the most influential, original, and revolutionary American punk bands to come out of New England. The band consists of high school buddies Paul Russo (vocals/guitars) and James Whitten (bass) as well as long-time friends Tom Gatton (drums) and Mike Kadoymia (guitars). Forming in Maine in 1994, the band was widely respected for their musical integrity and intelligent lyrics as well as their contribution to the resurgence of American punk rock in the 90s. They are best known for their spirited live performances as well as their thought-provoking views on the working class and society.
Attempting to put their ideas to action, the band has become one of the most vocal advocates of the Occupy Wall St. movement and will be playing guerilla-style shows at occupations throughout the north east. The band also started a collective called the ALU which set out to distribute revolutionary literature for free and establish better communication between activists.
During most of the band’s existence, Paul Russo was also a member of Boston band The Unseen, as well as playing bass for Anti-Flag for a period of time. Both of whom the Thugs often played shows with. Their recorded debut was a 7″ E.P. titled “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit Of Shit” and was self-released on the band’s own Police Records in the U.S. and by Nefer Records in Canada. In addition to that record, The Pinkerton Thugs released two full albums (“The Pain and The Pinkerton Thugs” on V.M.L. Records and “End Of an Era” on Go Kart Records) as well as a split 7″ with the Ducky Boys, and a 7″ on Go Kart Recordstitled “The Times.”
We have recently signed a bunch of new bands including Common Enemy, Violent Affair, MDC, A Pretty Mess and more. As soon as I get more time, I’ll get to updating band info. They all have new albums coming out within the next couple months
As far as new releases, things will be on cruise control in March. Should have the million records that seem to be taking forever. Stuff from:
MDC/Raw Power/ Som Hi Noise/Naked Aggresion 4 way split 7″ and 8 track split CDEP
Ashers LP
Defiance LP
A Pretty Mess 7″
Pinkerton Thugs 7″ split/re-issue LP/New album
Common Enemy: CD/LP
MDC: Untitled
Violent Affair 7″ LP
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