PINS

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Pins – Faith Vern, Lois Macdonald, Kyoko Swan and Abbi Phillips – are a Manchester band known for their danceable, post-punk sounds and have earned the support of figures such as Iggy Pop and Jamie Hince (The Kills). Their music has been championed by outlets including The Guardian, Interview Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar and Stereogum.

Now signed to Clue Records and recording new material at Holy Mountain Studios in Hackney, PINS are entering an exciting new chapter. Recent single ‘I’ll Be Yours’ hints at what’s to come, with further releases and live dates set to follow throughout the year.

Known for explosive live shows, PINS have appeared at major music festivals including SXSW and the main stage at Reading & Leeds, as well as supporting artists ranging from Sleater-Kinney and The Breeders to The Cribs and Stereophonics.

2015’s Wild Nights (Bella Union) was recorded at Rancho De La Luna with Dave Catching (Eagles of Death Metal) and attracted acclaim for its jangly, melodic post-punk with a surfy edge. Its follow-up, Hot Slick pushed the band into sleeker, electronic and club-leaning textures, welcoming a rotating cast of collaborators, including production from Rich Woodcraft, Jamie Hince and Dean Honer, and contributions from Nathan Saoudi of Fat White Family. The result is a rich, expansive sound that nods to influences such as Goldfrapp and LCD Soundsystem while remaining unmistakably PINS.

From early days spent recording their first EP at SWAYS recording studio in Salford (now The White Hotel), PINS have always championed women in the arts. Whether curating tours with female and non-binary fronted artists or working with women on videos, artwork, design, or mastering, PINS are determined to put female creativity at the forefront of their music and ethos.

In 2025, the band marked the 10-year anniversary of Wild Nights with a UK tour, reconnecting with a stripped-back, garage-driven sound rooted in girl-group melody and inspired by the untamed, artistic spirit of The Velvet Underground. This return to raw energy complements their analogue-driven approach, from recording on tape machines and shooting film photographs to creating 8mm music videos. PINS celebrates the tactile beauty and imperfections of analogue art.