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'Pippins' is the new album by Portland post-punk band Inny. Born out of a need to preoccupy their own anxieties, the band taps into a potent mix of noise rock and indie elements which draw to mind the Dischord and Touch & Go rosters of yesteryear while creatively reaching for the road ahead. A little mathy, a little proggy, - loud instrumentation and idiosyncratic rhythms crossed with a deft use of sonic dynamics and an almost "pop" sheen that adds catchiness to the cacophony. Inny traverse varied emotional terrain with a dexterity finely tuned toward cathartic release. The 'Pippins' album features 9 tracks recorded during the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, the band did all the recording and production themselves, taking ample time over the course of several months to experiment and flesh out arrangements in their home studio. Listen closely and you'll hear layers of piano, synths, percussion and field recordings. Tasteful harmonies are placed to great effect, and cryptic, beautifully poetic lyrics explore themes of unease, inertia, yearning, loss and transformation. Merriam-Webster gives the following definitions of the word, 'Pippin' -- "1. A crisp, tart apple 2. A highly admired or very admirable person or thing." Each of the 9 songs on this album is a 'pippin'-- unique, delectable, well-rounded in weight and content, crisp and tart. Admirable encapsulations, whole unto themselves.

Track Listing

Sales Points

• For fans of Jawbox, Drive Like Jehu, Pixies, Superchunk, Rites of Spring, Hot Snakes

Press Quotes

A high-energy romp through angular 90's noise rock and post-punk melodicism. It's a little bit dissonant, a little bit pretty and 100 percent powerful.

     —Adem Tepedelen, Decibel Magazine

Inny tap into a wealth of punk, emo, noise, and rock fueled inspiration--with an emotional impact and range shifting from anguished to overjoyed, all the while showing off their dexterity and the catharsis of their craft.

     —Keegan Williams, New Noise Magazine

Tight, creative, rubber band-like execution, this is a helluva listen.

     —Jimmy Alvarado, Razorcake Magazine

There's a certain beauty inherent in the band's loud and soft, rough and graceful approach to their craft. A band that is really rounding into form and is having a blast along the way.

     —Aaron Willschick, v13.net

Excellent recording on this - every instrument stands out huge and clear while remaining aggressive and not too polished. The bass just sounds amazing.

     —Ryan Canavan, Hanging Hex Blog