German post-punk legends Pink Turns Blue released a new album, Black Swan, via Orden Records. Together with the album release comes a new video for the single "Can't Do Without You". The title of the album, Black Swan, is a term used for an unexpected event that is retrospectively rationalized as if it could have been prepared for. The song "Can't Do Without You" is about the increasing polarization of society, the counterproductive nature of dismissing opposing viewpoints and a plea for unity and understanding in a world marked by division.
About "Can't Do Without You", Mic Jogwer shares: "The world is becoming more and more divided. More and more energy is spent on advocating different world views and political emphasis. This is about asserting one's own point of view, and the other person is simply wrong - too stupid, too gullible or else manipulated by the media, the elite, an ideology. Or simply a racist, nationalist, sexist who is easy prey for conspiracy theories and populism. But that doesn't lead to anything, except anger, disappointment and blockage. We can only really win as a team. By not calling each other's point of view wrong, but by designing a common target landscape and working out the most viable solution possible for everyone. For well-being, we need peace and security. We must get along. This can't work without you."
Formed in 1985 in the first generation of gothic rock, today, Pink Turns Blue is Mic Jogwer (vocals, guitar), Paul Richter (drums) and Luca Sammuri (bass). Known for their trademark blend of post-punk, alternative rock and new wave, they have released a dozen full-lengths since emerging from the fear and uncertainty of a divided Cold War Germany.
Their previously released single "Dancing With Ghosts" (which can be found over HERE) addressed the agonizing reality of toxic relationships, the struggle to escape the "ghosts" of the past and the arduous but ultimately liberating journey toward self-preservation. Link
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