Drowns, The / Wonk Unit - Split

The ties that bind together bands know
nothing of national borders or oceans
between continents, and for punk
bands on tour, these relationships run
deep.
The latest addition to American punk
band THE DROWNS (based in Seattle,
WA) is guitarist Simon, who played for
years with the UK's WONK UNIT. Simon
and his former WONK UNIT bandmate
Alex helped book THE DROWNS on a UK
tour, and when both bands met each
other in full in London, they weren't just
fast friends, but like family.


On this release, each band contributes
one brand new song. THE DROWNS,
armed with their sharp rock 'n roll
sound, set their sights on a protest
song about the state of the US in recent
years, aptly titled "The Beast," while
WONK UNIT opt for more personal
territory with "Rebecca," which deals
with issues related to substance abuse,
personal responsibility, and mental
health.


Taken together, the songs that comprise
this split 7" represent two bands
separated by geography, but united by
friendship, mutual sonic admiration,
and common purpose. Pirates Press
Records is thrilled to bring them to the
world on two colored vinyl variants,
housed in an incredible spot UV jacket
conceived by Zak Kaplan.

TRACK LIST:

SIDE A
1. The Beast (The Drowns)

SIDE B
1. Rebecca (Wonk Unit)