THE PINTOS re-emerge with cosmic country single “Studio Rain” co-produced by Elliott Brood’s Steve Pitkin
The Pintos — formerly Matt Paxton & The Pintos — are a Hamilton, Ontario alt-country band that has been gaining international recognition over the past several years for heart-wrenching songwriting, augmented by a distinctive musical chemistry.
The quartet comprised of singer/songwriter/guitarist Matt Paxton, bassist Carrie Clark, pedal steel guitarist Chris Altmann and drummer Robin Pirson is poised to release the follow-up to their acclaimed 2023 EP Tornado later this year, with the first preview coming in the form of “Studio Rain,” a hazy excursion into cosmic country territory that boldly displays The Pintos’ new direction.
“Studio Rain” was recorded in Hamilton and co-produced by Steve Pitkin of Juno Award winners Elliott Brood, with Altmann also contributing banjo and electric guitar to the track.
“This is the first song we’ve put out since rebranding the band The Pintos,” Matt Paxton says. “After three years we have become close friends, a family, and one as a band. ‘Studio Rain’ is about Hollywood co-stars and their on-and-off-air romances and relationship, and I think it’s gives a good overall impression of our new material. We’ve been listening to Buck Owens, Wilco, Neil Young and Blue Rodeo, to name a few.”
As a singer/songwriter, whether he’s on stage or in the studio, Matt Paxton has always worn his heart on his sleeve, delving into themes of love, loss, and self-reflection. With his fellow Pintos now fully in sync with that approach, expect the band to keep building momentum throughout the year with each new single and live appearance.