PINKSHIFT COMMUNE WITH NATURE IN NEW SINGLE, “SNOW”
Rising punk band Pinkshift has released a new single called "Snow" in honor of the Winter Solstice. While their music is known for being loud and a bit angry, “Snow” is definitely softer, but not any less powerful than their other work. "Snow" is a melodically soothing song that features a unique mix of sounds. From the acoustic guitar to the flute, the song evokes feelings of mysticism and whimsy. Even the lyrics bring the listener closer to etherealism. At first listen, the song is about the simple sounds of flies buzzing nearby. But is it that simple? Pinkshift proves that even the smallest details of nature can hold deeper meaning.
Flies in the sky
What do you see for me?
Always a hum, I feel
Buzzing around my ears
…
Ever-changing
Metamorphosis in me
Everywhere and all at once
I’m straining my ears to hear you sing
The lyrics speak of change and perception. At the beginning of the song, we notice a fly in the sky, can hear it, feel it, and speak to it. It is a constant in life and could even be a source of comfort. But when are flies not flies? When they’re the invasive voices of others. There is comfort in the constant input of others in your ear. But constant criticism and praise will change you. Will metamorphose you.
Flies in the sky
Do you believe in me?
Go, baby, go
Fly Free
Spread out your wings for me”
But every creature that goes through metamorphosis must emerge a changed being ready to start anew. And so do we in the song. Are we the ones flying high now? Are we free? Do the flies believe in us like we believed in them?
Another interesting aspect of the song is the title itself. “Snow” is an interesting choice for the song, given that it has no actual reference to snow in the lyrics. Was it chosen because of the song’s winter release? It is very possible. Snow often represents new beginnings, transformation, and even innocence, all of which are thematically relevant to the song. In a similar vein, Winter Solstice is a celebration of the changing of seasons, the start of longer days, and a time of rebirth, renewal, and resilience. It is apt that the song is named “Snow” for lyrical and symbolic reasons connected to those themes of seasonal changes, as nature and life are both full of metamorphosis.
“Snow” is an extremely thought-provoking song that feels transcendent instrumentally, with lyrical imagery that is just as powerfully poignant as well. The use of acoustic guitar, flute, and background synth effectively whisk listeners into another plane of reality where we can talk to nature, and it talks back.
Pinkshift recently released their second album, Earthkeeper, in August which features a couple slower songs similar to “Snow” mixed in with their louder more signature songs. With this new single, Pinkshift continues to prove they are the next best contribution to the genre. The band has upcoming January shows in Baltimore and NYC before they tour internationally later this year. Find ticket info on their tour page.