"If you’re a frequent reader, you may have heard the name Pinsky before – namely when we teamed up with Sinking Ship Records to post a stream of their single, “Losing Touch.” If that wasn’t enough to warrant looking them up, hopefully this is; the Portland, Maine-native four-piece have released their debut album, Losing Touch, and it’s a must-listen for those with indie-punk inclinations.
In exploring a scene that doesn’t have strong musicianship as a prerequisite, it is refreshing to come across bands that have it anyway. Pinsky falls under this category, and they use Losing Touch to showcase that fact. Here, guitars are a high point. Peter Vachon and Jeffrey Roberts deviate from standard tuning, which too many bands rut themselves into, and instead use alternate tunings to create a unique sonic atmosphere (which can be heard in tracks like “Half Full”). Complex runs in “Hesitation” come off as tasteful instead of noodle-y or mindless."
Thanks to the guys at Mind Equals Blown for the great review!!
