Chicago punk mainstays Horace Pinker continue their long arc with “Another Way,” a new single tied to their split release with The Raging Nathans. Now out via Rad Girlfriend Records, the track reinforces what the band has always done best—tight, melodic punk driven by urgency rather than nostalgia.
“Another Way” moves with precision. Guitars lock into a forward-driving rhythm, drums stay sharp and controlled, and the vocals balance abrasion with clarity. There’s no excess in the arrangement. Everything is built to hit quickly and hold its shape.
That approach mirrors the band’s broader trajectory. Decades into their career, Horace Pinker aren’t reinventing their sound. They’re refining it, keeping the core intact while sharpening the edges. The split format works in their favor, forcing a focus on impact over scope.
This release lands alongside renewed activity across the band’s catalog. Their latest full-length, Now and the Future, marked a return after more than a decade without an LP, and it carries the same balance of melody and aggression that defines “Another Way.” Tracks like “Three Against Me” highlight that duality, pairing driving instrumentation with lyrics that reflect rather than posture.
Recorded in Chicago with Dan Precision, the album—and by extension this new material—leans into clarity. The production doesn’t smooth over the band’s intensity. It frames it, letting each element sit cleanly without losing weight.
Beyond the recordings, Horace Pinker’s identity is still rooted in movement. Upcoming tours with The Raging Nathans, Celebration Summer, and Pulley, along with festival appearances across the U.S. and Europe, position the band less as legacy act and more as a continuing presence.
The reissue of their House of Cards EP on physical formats adds another layer, reinforcing the sense that the band is actively consolidating its past while pushing forward.
“Another Way” sits comfortably within that context. It’s not a statement piece or a departure. It’s a continuation—focused, direct, and built for the environments where Horace Pinker have always thrived.
They’re not chasing relevance. They’ve maintained it through consistency.
