Penguin Prison

Pop music is a fickle thing. As soon as someone becomes popular, or well regarded, or critically acclaimed, the next artist is hot on their tails, ready to snatch the proverbial crown straight off their heads. Contrary to popular opinion, being a pop star puts quite a strain on one’s creativity. Pop artists constantly have to declare themselves one step ahead of the curve, if only to survive the next culture-gripping trend wave. New York-based outfit Penguin Prison churn out brilliant, scintillating, ’80s-inspired pop hits with the edge of an indie band whose been honing their craft for years. The songs burrow into your brain and hatch into a million earworms, feeding off your endorphins until you realize you’ve memorized every lyric and you’ve been dancing for a solid hour. (More …)