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India post-hardcore band Pacifist deliver new single ‘Skunk Leather’

India post-hardcore band Pacifist deliver new single ‘Skunk Leather’
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‘five’ EP out Friday, January 16th. Performing at Lollapalooza India on January 25th.

This Friday, January 16th, Bombay, India based post-hardcore band Pacifist will release their new EP, ‘five’. Self-produced and mixed by guitarist Apurv with mastering by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, EP is a statement rooted in creativity, friendship, and distinction. Band introduce the EP with single and video ‘Running Out’ – a pulsating track screaming about the state of the world inching closer to doomsday. Now the band shares a swirling ode to the road with single ‘Skunk Leather’. Influence from bands like Cap’n Jazz, At The Drive In, Drive Like Jehu shines through with bright, windy riffs and impassioned vocals. EP Artwork by Aloran Sattar. Group seek to push what it means to be punk in the current times, beyond sound and aesthetic – daresay, the new shape of punk to come. Debuting in 2019, with their ‘Greyscale Dreams’ EP, combo set out to fight the status quo and bridge hardcore from Bombay with the greater global scene. Their high-energy performance on mixed bill shows in India landed them spots on bigger festivals including Bandland, Independence Rock, and Outrage Festival, and next they’ll hit the stage in January 2026 at Lollapalooza India alongside Linkin Park and Yungblud, followed by release shows in India and Nepal. Dates below.

Pacifist is Sidharth – vocals, Apurv – guitar/vocals, Ashish – guitar, Utkarsh – bass, and Varun – drums.

‘five’ EP Tracklist:

1. Running Out

2. Ad Nauseam

3. Skunk Leather

4. Built To Destroy

5. Purge, Atone

Upcoming Shows:

Jan 25 – Mumbai, IND @ Lollapalooza India

Jan 28 – Bangalore, IND @ The Humming Tree

Jan 31 – Kathmandu, NP @ Purple Haze

Feb 01 – Pokhara, NP @ Kailash Parbat Cafe

Feb 03 – Tokha, NP @ Skaters Nepal

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