I should be packing for my birthday trip to Paris tomorrow, but I feel I need to write about the new PINS single. The last thing I’ll write in my 30s. I know, I thankfully don’t look my age (it’s down to good genes and having a careful and thorough skincare routine. Top tip- ALWAYS wear SPF!) What way to say goodbye to my 30s than to write about a band that I love a hell of a lot, and who’s music has got me through most of my 30s and the latter part of my 20s.
The new single by PINS, No More Tears is beautiful. And if you want to truly feel the beauty of the song and soak up the vulnerability of the lyrics- then watch the music videos. PINS have always made stunning music videos, but the one for No More Tears has a real sense of community, love, friendship, some loss, healing, and honesty. No More Tears is a real tender moment, and it almost feels like a lullaby. Maybe it is. Maybe it’s a lullaby with added bite. Honestly, this is PINS at their very best. It’s such a dreamy, blissed-out song with their signature touch; how could you not become obsessed with this gem of a song! I will talk about this band (and many others) to anyone who will listen, and I think this could be my go to PINS song if someone hasn’t heard them before. Start with this, and prepare to have your mind blown and your heart stolen.
I say it every single time, but that’s because PINS are consistently great, however this again just shows how fantastic the band are. Lyrically, musically, vocally- everything. The video is dedicated to their friend Em, and adding something so precious to the end of the video makes you appreciate the song even more. Grief is a thief and we face it however and whatever way we can. Thank goodness we have music. Will I cry when they do this live? Of course. I cry too much, ha!
No More Tears has no resemblance to any thing PINS have done before but fits perfectly in with the songs they’ve released from the new record to date, and I think that’s pretty much setting us up for a strong contender for the best record of 2027. I cannot wait for the new record, and they are playing some special shows to coincide with the release. I’ve seen them nearing 20 odd times I think now, and this will be my first time seeing them in Manchester. I have no idea how it’s taken me so long, but I cannot wait.
They will be playing Glasgow, Brighton, and Manchester (Glasgow and Brighton will be seated so if you appreciate sitting down at a gig- they’re the shows for you!) Their new record, If I’m Alive Now, Then I Was Dead will be released on the 12th February. Buy it for yourself as an early little Valetine’s Treat!
Tickets for the tour can be found here: PINS Tickets, Tour Dates & Concerts 2027 & 2026 – Songkick
And you can pre-order the record here: PINS – If I’m Alive Now, Then I Was Dead
