Lucy Fitzgerald 
Pinc Louds’ third album is a wild, heartfelt burst of creative energy. Released August 15 on Needlejuice Records, it’s packed with spirit, grit, and imagination. Lead singer Claudi, known for turning subway busking into full-blown magic, draws from the rawness of their journey—mental health battles, street performances, and a return to vulnerability after a time away from music.
The sound is hard to pin down, and that’s the point. There’s punk-folk, fuzzy marimbas, bursts of tropical rhythm, and layers of dreamy noise all held together by a voice that moves between croon and howl. “This Hate Hurts” is a standout: a relentless, joyful storm that makes your feet move even as your chest tightens. The whole record feels alive in that way—joy and pain wrapped together like friends who’ve seen too much.
Pinc Louds doesn’t just make music; they create worlds. Their live shows are legendary for a reason, with puppets made of “magical garbage”, subway monsters, watermelon gods, and a crowd that’s always part of the performance. This album somehow captures that wild, community-driven spirit and brings it into your headphones.
It’s messy, beautiful, defiant, and tender. Every track feels like it could fall apart or lift off—and both outcomes would feel right. This might be their most honest work yet, and it hits hard in the best way. Go follow Pinc Louds and toss this record into your favorite playlist. You won’t regret it.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
