After dropping their political-driven punk rocker, “ONE NATION,” last month, Pinkshift has unleashed the powerful accompanying music video for the track.
The track doesn’t target a specific political leader but delivers a sharp critique of the U.S. government and its involvement in the ongoing conflict overseas. However, in the video, images of Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are seen burning in protest of their leadership and how they’ve handled the war. The band shares, “It’s difficult to watch the suffering of Palestinians, the suffering of all those who are oppressed and disenfranchised by imperialism, alongside the repression of free speech and our right to protest in the US.”
They continue, “Many of us watch, feeling powerless, while billions of our tax dollars are unconditionally promised to war and destruction abroad, as well as militarized police at home. They’re gunning for a war. And now we have to vote – because this is how we use our voice – and every option is not good enough, full of empty promises and celebrity appeal. Are we allowed to rejoice and rage with our community, speaking to the suffering we witness? Are we allowed to reject the crumbs that are being offered to us by the ruling elite, and demand they do something more with their power? The answer is that we must, and our generation knows it.”
Check out Pinkshift’s powerful video for “ONE NATION” below.
Next month, Pinkshift is scheduled to play a show in Washington, D.C., with Combat, Arm’s Length, and Origami Angel. In spring 2025, the group will hit the road supporting The Linda Lindas. Check out Pinkshift‘s upcoming shows below and purchase tickets here.
Tour Dates:
- Dec. 15—Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club
- April 12—Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line +
- April 13—Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge +
- April 15—Nashville, TN @ The Basement East +
- April 16—Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West +
- April 18—Washington, DC @ Black Cat +
- April 19—Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall +
- April 21—Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer +
- April 22—Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel +
- April 23—Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club +
- April 24—Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount +
- April 26—Toronto, ON @ The Opera House +
+Supporting The Linda Lindas.