Despite the strength in these songs’ delivery, underlying them all is a raw vulnerability. It’s the band’s ability to overcome that, and the adversity that inspired it in the first place, that makes this album truly special.
On the new track, front woman Coco Kinnon shares: “Everybody needs a song right now.”
Based in Nashville, Winona Fighter—frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon, lead guitarist Dan Fuson and bassist/producer Austin Luther — formed after Coco moved there from Boston, and made a strong impression with their 2022 debut EP, Father Figure. Three of its songs—”Subaru”, “You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridgers” and “Wlbrn St Tvrn”—were re-recorded for MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF, the band’s debut album, but their power and potency is in no way diminished. In fact, the rage and frustration that courses through them, and which also infuses the band’s energetic and compelling live shows, feels even more visceral, pointed and necessary than before, something that carries over into the other songs too.
“BOMBS AWAY” serves as a follow up to Winona Fighter’s critically acclaimed debut album MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF. The band expanded on the record with a deluxe edition last fall, which featured acoustic versions of every song from the original record as well as covers of Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” and Violent Femmes’ “Blister In The Sun”, and new song “(Don’t Get) CLOSE”. Stream/purchase My Apologies To The Chef Deluxe HERE
Fresh off a massive 2025 that included the release of their debut album, rising punk group Winona Fighter is back with their first new music of 2026. The band – known for their aggressive and outspoken style – is unafraid of confrontation in their explosive new single “BOMBS AWAY”, out now via Rise Records.
Recorded by Austin at his home studio, MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF is a wonderfully raw and cohesive reflection on life today that bottles the spirited and cathartic energy of the band’s live shows, as well as the angst and anxiety of being alive. The tone is set immediately with “JUMPERCABLES”, a catchy indie-punk anthem that’s fun and fiery in equal measure, before “You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridgers” and “Subaru” soar with the band’s trademark catchy hooks and choruses. Elsewhere, “Swimmer’s Ear” balances tender aggression and self-deprecation, “Johnny’s Dead” is a heart-wrenching tale about substance abuse, and “Swear To God That I’m (FINE)” is an explosion of defiant self-affirmation. One of the angrier songs on the album, “R U FAMOUS,” is a blast of powerfully bitter vitriol tempered by humor, intelligence, and nuance.
Winona Fighter will be performing at Welcome To Rockville later today, and fans can catch them on tour this summer with the idobi Radio Summer School Tour. The month-long tour, which features Honey Revenge, South Arcade, Games We Play and Chase Petra, kicks off on June 19th. Winona Fighter will also return to Vans Warped Tour this year at the Long Beach and Mexico City dates. For a full list of upcoming shows, please see below or visit: HERE
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