Atlanta’s Pillage & Plunder draw influence from punk and funk to create a bouncy, lyrically honest yet upbeat sound. Undoubtedly appealing to ska and punk fans alike, the infectious tones of ‘The Last Date’, taken from their forthcoming debut full-length ‘The Show Must Go Wrong’, move from steady minimalist songwriting to a catchy punk experience. By layering the sounds, the three piece sound much bigger than might first be expected.
According to band member Hsiang-Ming Wen, the forthcoming album is strongly influenced by the likes of Tim Burton, focussing on unexpected twists and turns, while retaining a mischievous and jovial tone.
‘The Show Must Go Wrong’ and ‘The Last Date’ follow the band’s Kickstarter sponsored acoustic ‘Goodnight Jack’ EP which ultimately funded the band to head to SWSX. Despite the increasingly frequent van stealing situation that followed, Pillage & Plunder are preparing to return with their follow up record.