Vancouver punk band Die Job just released their new single “Thin Blue Whine,” the first track from their upcoming EP Hazards of Occupation. The EP is set to arrive digitally on August 8 through Kinda Cool Records.
The song is fast, hooky, and loud. It’s also full of attitude. The vocals come quick, the guitars are tight, and the mood is biting. This is not soft or subtle. It’s protest music - but with a smirk. “Thin Blue Whine” takes a direct shot at the age-old excuse of, “Cops are just doing their jobs,” and it does so with bold, sarcastic force. The tone is sharp, but the rhythm is infectious. It pulls you in before you realize you’re nodding along to something serious.
The band calls the sound “Punk Rock Broadway.” That’s not wrong. The track is bratty and theatrical, but still raw. It moves like a performance, but it never feels polished. It has bounce, speed, and just enough mess to feel alive. Every choice feels intentional, even when it sounds chaotic. The band knows how to make a scene and a statement at the same time.
It was produced, mixed, and mastered by Shafer Carson, who keeps the sound sharp and focused without ever losing the grit. Every part feels locked in, but not too clean. The basslines are lean, the drums hit hard, and the guitars keep things tense. The result is a song that hits fast and stays with you.
Die Job make protest music that’s fun to listen to. That shouldn’t work, but it does. “Thin Blue Whine” is catchy, fast, and smart. It goes down easy, but it’s not lightweight. There’s thought behind the chaos—and zero interest in playing it safe.
The full EP Hazards of Occupation drops August 8. Until then, “Thin Blue Whine” is out now and already making noise.