Winona Fighter, have released a new video for their new Rise Records single "Subaru." Paying homage to the movies Anchorman and Wayne’s World, the video showcases the band’s mischievous side as they play chaotic news anchors determined to tear the studio down.
Fronted by the electric Coco Kinnon, the Nashville-based punk band is breathing new life into the resurgent punk scene, aiming to create punk music that is accessible and accepting to all music lovers willing to listen. Kinnon’s introduction to the Boston punk rock scene at an early age was the catalyst for her current sound and stage presence. Moving to Nashville gave her a task to expose all music lovers to the power of thrashable tunes. After recruiting lead guitarist Dan Fuson, they set off to do the scene justice. Eventually, they added Austin Luther (bass/producer) to the family.
The band is recognised as an energised powerhouse during their live performances. Their shows are a space where ego is left at the door – everyone is welcome and equal. They have recently opened for Incubus, Motion City Soundtrack, Badflower, and Something Corporate, in addition to playing multiple sets at Bonnaroo 2023. Other recent performances include Is For Lover’s Festivals and Shiprocked 2024.
Kinnon shares:
“'Subaru' was truly never written to be as important as it is... but during our most recent tour, the amount of people who told us it’s their favourite Winona Fighter track was crazy. The fans really made me have a whole new love and appreciation for it so we’re extremely excited to re-release 'Subaru' into the world. My literal hand-me-down Subaru got me from New England to Nashville, Nashville to Los Angeles, Los Angeles back to Nashville, and through a multitude of tours when Dan (guitarist) and I had just started playing together. She deserved a song.”
She continues:
“Austin and I wanted to tap into that nostalgic feeling with late 90’s/early 2000’s punk instrumentation plus a dose of satire, fun, and ‘leave your hometown’ lyrics. Subaru summer? More like song of the summer, am I right? We hope our fans have as much fun with this song as we do. I think this song was a lesson for us on not taking ourselves too seriously. If you’ve heard this track before, we hope you enjoy the new mix and drums…if this is your first time hearing it, we cannot wait to scream it with you at a festival or show soon!”
On the video, Kinnon adds:
“We took that dose of satire from the song and used it to fuel the ‘Subaru’ music video. It only took one meeting for Jake Johnston (creative director) and Dan Masso (producer) over at We’re All Gonna Die to really gauge our sense of humour. Dan, Austin, and I are never not having a little laugh so it was really awesome to let our natural selves shine on set. We took inspiration from our favourite comedy shows and movies growing up. From Anchorman (a movie that came out when we were kids) to I Think You Should Leave (a show that has us in a choke hold as adults) we were in a melting pot of Winona Fighter humour. Absolutely cracking up at any and every take. Is there a big meaning behind the video? I’d say it is whatever you interpret it to be about. I think this music video shows the most true side of the band which is that we love what we get to do so much and we are going to have fun with it whenever we can. Jake, Dan M., and the rest of the crew and cast gave this video so much life! Big thanks to them.”
Fresh off signing to Rise Records and releasing singles "I’m In The Market To Please No One," "I Think You Should Leave," "Johnny’s Dead," and "HAMMS IN A GLASS," fans can look forward to more new music this year.
Watch the video for “Subaru”:
