THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Fronted by the electric Coco Kinnon, Nashville’s Winona Fighter are breathing new life into the resurgent punk scene — and with their debut album My Apologies To The Chef, they’re on a mission to create punk music that is accessible and accepting to all music lovers willing to listen.
“This has truly been a long time coming,” reflects multi-instrumentalist Kinnon. “I couldn’t think of a better introduction to the band — 14 hard-hitting tracks straight from a guest bedroom or garage. It’s raw. It’s got emotion. It’s got a little satire. Mostly, it’s uniquely us. It’s three punks obsessed with music, making tunes for people obsessed with music. It is a punk-rock record, period.
Kinnon’s introduction to the Boston punk scene at an early age was the catalyst for her current sound and stage presence. Moving to Nashville gave her a task to expose all music lovers to the power of thrashable tunes. After recruiting lead guitarist Dan Fuson, they set off to do justice to the scene Coco had left behind. Eventually the two of them added Austin Luther (bass/producer) to the family.
Their shows are a space where all bullshit and ego is left at the door — everyone is welcome, equal and needs to get on their fucking feet. In recent times, they have opened for Incubus, Motion City Soundtrack, Badflower and Something Corporate, in addition to playing multiple sets at Bonnaroo 2023, umpteen other festivals and a full U.S. tour with Bayside, Finch and Armor For Sleep.”
