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TAINTED

by Pink Turns Blue

Released: September 24, 2021

Gothic rock, new wave, darkwave, post-punk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

Tainted marks a notable shift for the band, incorporating electronic elements alongside their classical vocals, guitar, bass, and drums. Iconic post-punk and darkwave outfit Pink Turns Blue has released their new album "Tainted" via Orden Records. Accompanying the album is the video for “Not Even Trying,” a poignant reflection on our planet’s decline.

Inside the Recording

This album, crafted during the lockdown, showcases the band’s commitment to evolving their sound in their Berlin studio, where they focused on writing, recording, mixing, and mastering.

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Interesting Facts

The album's title speaks to pressing global issues…

The album's title speaks to pressing global issues such as climate change, societal division, isolation, health risks, and economic uncertainty.

Emerging from a divided Cold War Germany, Pink…

Emerging from a divided Cold War Germany, Pink Turns Blue has since released 11 full-length LPs, solidifying their status as pioneers in the post-punk scene.

Their debut album, If Two Worlds Kiss, introduced…

Their debut album, If Two Worlds Kiss, introduced dark undertones to their new wave sound, significantly influencing the darkwave sub-genre.

Currently, Pink Turns Blue consists of Mic Jogwer…

Currently, Pink Turns Blue consists of Mic Jogwer (vocals, guitar), Luca Sammuri (bass), and Paul Richter (drums).

Originally formed in 1985 as a duo with…

Originally formed in 1985 as a duo with Thomas Elbern and a drum machine, the band drew inspiration from acts like The Chameleons, Clan of Xymox, and The Cure.

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Essential Tracks

Not Even Trying

Accompanying the album is the video for “Not Even Trying,” a poignant reflection on our planet’s decline.

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The Complete Album Story

Iconic post-punk and darkwave outfit Pink Turns Blue has released their new album "Tainted" via Orden Records. This album, crafted during the lockdown, showcases the band’s commitment to evolving their sound in their Berlin studio, where they focused on writing, recording, mixing, and mastering. Accompanying the album is the video for “Not Even Trying,” a poignant reflection on our planet’s decline.

Tainted marks a notable shift for the band, incorporating electronic elements alongside their classical vocals, guitar, bass, and drums. The album's title speaks to pressing global issues such as climate change, societal division, isolation, health risks, and economic uncertainty.

Currently, Pink Turns Blue consists of Mic Jogwer (vocals, guitar), Luca Sammuri (bass), and Paul Richter (drums). Originally formed in 1985 as a duo with Thomas Elbern and a drum machine, the band drew inspiration from acts like The Chameleons, Clan of Xymox, and The Cure. Their debut album, If Two Worlds Kiss, introduced dark undertones to their new wave sound, significantly influencing the darkwave sub-genre. Emerging from a divided Cold War Germany, Pink Turns Blue has since released 11 full-length LPs, solidifying their status as pioneers in the post-punk scene.