The wait for the debut album "My Apologies To The Chef" by the rising punk band WINONA FIGHTER, which has received numerous great reviews, is over.
First press reviews:
'My Apologies To The Chef' is basically just hits! 8.5 out of 10 - Rock Hard
The band has what it takes to revolutionize mainstream ideas of punk, rock, and pop once again.” 6 out of 7 - Metal Hammer
With their hearts in the right place and the perfect compression of hit density to pit potential, it's no wonder that a small hype is currently developing around the trio from Nashville. - 9 out of 12 - Visions
What is particularly impressive about the tracks on "My Apologies To The Chef" is their positive lightness and the cheeky audacity with which the Nashville group presents their hits. 13 out of 15 - Legacy
It doesn't get any better than this! - Artnoir.ch
To celebrate the album's release, the band has released a brand new music video for the song "TALK".
The link to TALK is as follows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5rDa_L6Ow0
"It's crazy that our debut album 'My Apologies To The Chef' is now officially out. We can't put into words how excited and proud we are," shares frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon. "Our amazing label, Rise Records, allowed us to record the album ourselves. The process was a dream scenario. From pre-production to mastering, it was just me, Dan, and Austin in our home studio."
She continues: "I couldn't imagine a better representation of the band. 14 hard-hitting tracks, straight from the garage. It's raw. It has bite. It has emotions. It's three music-obsessed punks making music for music-obsessed people. It's our love letter to the punk rock genre. We hope that old and new fans love it as much as we do. Finally, we want to thank our ENTIRE team who believed in us and helped us create something so special. Everything we ever said when we had no one on our side was 'we just need ONE person to believe in us' and now we have all of you... so thank you for allowing us to create, play, and live our dream."
Regarding the current single "TALK", she adds: "'TALK' is about the feeling that your name is constantly on everyone's lips. The more spotlight we get, the more vulnerable we are to trolls, insecure people, and even artists who want to undermine you by spreading nonsense. It's the Wild West out here and we have to deal with everything. We had no idea how to pack that into a music video. Our friends from We're All Gonna Die had a brilliant concept - an unrealistic version of myself doing things that the tabloids would love. Fighting, getting thrown out of a bar, breaking the rules, all while I'm dressed like a zombie. This music video felt like a parody of a biopic. TALK is really one of our favorite songs on the album.
About Winona Fighter:
The Nashville-based punk band, led by the electrifying Coco Kinnon, continues to breathe life into the revitalized punk scene.
Kinnon's early acquaintance with the Boston punk rock scene was the catalyst for her current sound and stage presence. Moving to Nashville posed the challenge of conveying the power of thrash melodies to all music lovers. After lead guitarist Dan Fuson was recruited, the two welcomed Austin Luther (bass/producer) into the freshly formed family to meet their demands for punchy songs and intense live shows.
The band is known for their energetic live performances. Their shows are a place where all bullshit and egos are left at the door - everyone is welcome, equal, and has to get on their feet. Recently, they opened for bands like Incubus, Motion City Soundtrack, Badflower, and Something Corporate, and played several sets at Bonnaroo 2023, with more festival appearances to follow.
Earlier this year, Winona Fighter took SXSW by storm, followed by a full US tour with Bayside, Finch, and Armor For Sleep.
After signing with Rise Records, the band released new singles like "I'm In The Market To Please No One" and "Swear To God That I'm (FINE)" as well as new versions of fan favorites "Subaru" and "Wlbrn St Tvrn". Fans can look forward to more new music in the coming months, including Winona Fighter's debut album My Apologies To The Chef.
First press reviews:
'My Apologies To The Chef' is basically just hits! 8.5 out of 10 - Rock Hard
The band has what it takes to revolutionize mainstream ideas of punk, rock, and pop once again.” 6 out of 7 - Metal Hammer
With their hearts in the right place and the perfect compression of hit density to pit potential, it's no wonder that a small hype is currently developing around the trio from Nashville. - 9 out of 12 - Visions
What is particularly impressive about the tracks on "My Apologies To The Chef" is their positive lightness and the cheeky audacity with which the Nashville group presents their hits. 13 out of 15 - Legacy
It doesn't get any better than this! - Artnoir.ch
To celebrate the album's release, the band has released a brand new music video for the song "TALK".
The link to TALK is as follows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5rDa_L6Ow0
"It's crazy that our debut album 'My Apologies To The Chef' is now officially out. We can't put into words how excited and proud we are," shares frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon. "Our amazing label, Rise Records, allowed us to record the album ourselves. The process was a dream scenario. From pre-production to mastering, it was just me, Dan, and Austin in our home studio."
She continues: "I couldn't imagine a better representation of the band. 14 hard-hitting tracks, straight from the garage. It's raw. It has bite. It has emotions. It's three music-obsessed punks making music for music-obsessed people. It's our love letter to the punk rock genre. We hope that old and new fans love it as much as we do. Finally, we want to thank our ENTIRE team who believed in us and helped us create something so special. Everything we ever said when we had no one on our side was 'we just need ONE person to believe in us' and now we have all of you... so thank you for allowing us to create, play, and live our dream."
Regarding the current single "TALK", she adds: "'TALK' is about the feeling that your name is constantly on everyone's lips. The more spotlight we get, the more vulnerable we are to trolls, insecure people, and even artists who want to undermine you by spreading nonsense. It's the Wild West out here and we have to deal with everything. We had no idea how to pack that into a music video. Our friends from We're All Gonna Die had a brilliant concept - an unrealistic version of myself doing things that the tabloids would love. Fighting, getting thrown out of a bar, breaking the rules, all while I'm dressed like a zombie. This music video felt like a parody of a biopic. TALK is really one of our favorite songs on the album.
About Winona Fighter:
The Nashville-based punk band, led by the electrifying Coco Kinnon, continues to breathe life into the revitalized punk scene.
Kinnon's early acquaintance with the Boston punk rock scene was the catalyst for her current sound and stage presence. Moving to Nashville posed the challenge of conveying the power of thrash melodies to all music lovers. After lead guitarist Dan Fuson was recruited, the two welcomed Austin Luther (bass/producer) into the freshly formed family to meet their demands for punchy songs and intense live shows.
The band is known for their energetic live performances. Their shows are a place where all bullshit and egos are left at the door - everyone is welcome, equal, and has to get on their feet. Recently, they opened for bands like Incubus, Motion City Soundtrack, Badflower, and Something Corporate, and played several sets at Bonnaroo 2023, with more festival appearances to follow.
Earlier this year, Winona Fighter took SXSW by storm, followed by a full US tour with Bayside, Finch, and Armor For Sleep.
After signing with Rise Records, the band released new singles like "I'm In The Market To Please No One" and "Swear To God That I'm (FINE)" as well as new versions of fan favorites "Subaru" and "Wlbrn St Tvrn". Fans can look forward to more new music in the coming months, including Winona Fighter's debut album My Apologies To The Chef.
Tracklist:
1. JUMPERCABLES
2. You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridgers
3. Subaru
5. TALK
6. Swimmer’s Ear
7. R U FAMOUS
9. I’M IN THE MARKET TO PLEASE NO ONE
10. ATTENTION
11. Wlbrn St Tvrn
12. Swear To God That I’m (FINE)
13. Johnny’s Dead
14. DON’T WALLOW
