Pinact: International Showcase Fund (SXSW)
A lot of bands are compared to the likes of Sonic Youth, Nirvana and Dinosaur Jr., but very few are capable of living up to the billing. Enter Pinact, whom has harnessed the spirit of Glasgow’s music scene incredibly. The trio comprised of Corrie Gillies (guitar/vocals), Lewis Reynolds (drums) and Jon Arbuthnott (bass) combines experimental, turn-it-up-to-11 guitar sounds with outstanding melodic awareness. Imagine if you will, Lou Barlow having the guitar sound of Lee Ronaldo. Imagine if the Vaselines listened to Lightning Bolt. An intensely chaotic sound that wraps sheer pop writing in Melvins-esque fuzz, a kiss and a punch.
The band are currently signed to New York based indie label Kanine Records who released their debut album ‘Stand Still and Rot’ in May 2015. Pinact will release their follow up album, produced by Rory Attwell, in the summer of 2017. With the opportunity of showcasing at SXSW 2017 the band will be able launch their new material to the international music industry. Through this showcase Pinact aim to set up the foundations for a consistent North American touring schedule throughout their second album campaign and beyond.