Pins and Needles

PINS AND NEEDLES is from Los Angeles, CA. A contemporary take on the dark sounds of the 80's, their unique blend of 80s punk, post-punk and deathrock has quickly earned them a reputation in the LA scene. Playing many great venues in LA and NY with bands like the Deep Eynde and Nina Hagen.



ALBUM REVIEW FOR "PINS & NEEDLES" (debut)

This debut album was produced by the legendary Barry Galvin (Christian Death/Mephisto Walz) and provides a wide sample of PINS AND NEEDLES artistic diversity. This is not the typical debut, PINS AND NEEDLES have crafted a slew of original songs each having their own character but still confined in that unique sound that is PINS AND NEEDLES.



"PINS AND NEEDLES will impress whether you like it or not. With a direct intermingling of Goth grace and punk rigour, P&N carve out lean songs with a real zest to them, a brusque sparkle and a depth to the messages. Lively!"

~ MICK MERCER



"PINS AND NEEDLES should be more than proud of themselves. Their debut is one of the finest in months, if not years. It's almost impossible to pigeonhole their sound, and this is definitely one of the biggest compliments imaginable. A great effort, touched by the hands of the god of flanger guitars, Mister Bari-Bari, of Mephisto Walz-fame!"

~ THOMAS THYSSEN (PAGAN LOVE SONGS)



The song SPECIMEN from this album is featured on the legendary Strobelight compilation NEW DARK AGE.



ALBUM REVIEW FOR "VICTIMS"

Enough apocalyptic reverb and delays to melt your black spray painted walkman but done with taste and sincerity. Dark and dancey, post-punk/goth for the next wave.

Pins and Needles is one of a handful of LA bands championing the dark sounds of 80s post-punk. Their second album, Victims, was produced by Bari-Bari and presents a more polished side of the band.

Victims, aren't we all?



Yeah, surely this CD makes victims: all the Punk/Goth/Rock lovers will fall under the powerful sound of Pins and Needles' new work. Far more accurate and "engaging" than their first issue, P&N seems to be more on the Goth verge this time, and produce a couple of hit-tracks like VICTIMS, ESCAPE, BETRAYER and SITCOM. Kick your legs and go!

~ Fata Morgana