Winona Fighter rips, period. On their debut album My Apologies to the Chef, the band delivers a start-to-finish ride of powerhouse punk rock. It’s a 14-song collection of big-riff anthems ready to hit home with onetime mallrat kids who are fueled by music that makes them feel a little more alive.
Fronted by Boston transplant Coco Kinnon, the band cooks with essential ingredients. There’s a touch of snark (like on the self-actualizing “Wlbrn St Tvrn”), a moment of political outrage (“Attention”), honest-as-hell storytelling (“Subaru,” “Johnny’s Dead”) and some of the downright catchiest pop-rock hooks around (“Swear to God That I’m Fine”).
Ready to feel a little more alive? Put on My Apologies to the Chef and play it really, really loud. Find the album at your favorite record store or on your favorite streaming service, and follow the band on Instagram for updates.
