The Dandy Warhols have today released their new video and single titled ‘Kiss Off’, from their upcoming album ‘Pin Ups’, dropping March 20, 2026 via Beat The World/Little Cloud Records.
A total reinvention of the Violent Femmes classic becomes the gateway drug for what is to come this March. And, for all those who thought ‘Blister In The Sun’ was the Violent Femmes only song, this is a reminder that legends can honor legends with their own signature flair and style. Foregoing the acoustic sound of the original, ‘Kiss Off’ takes off into it’s own subterfuged soundscape with a fresh take on a classic make of a track that feels as timeless as it does new.
‘Pin Ups’ is going to be one of those albums that shows The Dandy Warhols’ roots amid the wall of sound planted and watered by their own unique deluge of muse generated music.
The omission (mostly) of the classics (shit everyone knows) from the diverse selection of original artists is a brilliant move in that ‘Kiss Off’, and ‘Pin Ups’, does and will feel like a journey into the minds of mentors guided by mentors. Brilliant.
About The Dandy Warhols & ‘Pin Ups’
““We’ve been talking for years now about getting as many of the covers we’ve done for specific territories together and releasing them for all to hear. It’s finally happening,” says Zia McCabe of Portland, OR’s The Dandy Warhols about ‘Pin Ups’, their new album packed with covers from such legendary and venerable artists as The Cure, Gang of Four, The Clash, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles.
Released today concurrently with the album’s announcement, single “Kiss Off” sees Zia standing in for Violent Femmes’ Gordan Gano, adding a bit of bratty flair against a ‘50s mod backdrop. “I’m especially excited that we’re releasing our cover of Violent Femmes’ ‘Kiss Off’ for the first time,” she says. “I can’t believe this gem has just been sitting in a hard drive for years!” Adds Courtney Taylor-Taylor, “For reminiscing, this record is one of my favorites!”
Among the re-sketches of fabled singles and deep cuts culled from fellow musicians who the band admire and honor are a surf-guitar-flavored “Goo Goo Muck” (The Cramps), a percolating pop version of “Cherry Bomb” (The Runaways), and a faithful and twangy back porch rendition of “You Ain’t Going Nowhere (Easy Chair)” (The Byrds).
Check out our exclusive interview with The Dandy Warhols’ Courtney Taylor-Taylor HERE.
“These are some of our favorite songs, or songs by our favorite bands, or just songs we admired,” explains Peter G. Holmström about their eclectic collection. While some are unreleased gems such as “Ripple” (Grateful Dead) and “Jet Boy” (New York Dolls), others are collected from various tribute records, bonus tracks, and B-sides. “Of course, hours after Michael Jackson died, the phone calls started coming in saying ‘I guess you guys have to cover ‘Blackbird’ now’,” he laughs, pointing out their respectfully hazy and mesmerizingly psychedelic cover of The Beatles signature classic.
‘Pin Ups’ Tracklisting
Side One
- Cherry Bomb – The Runaways
- What We All Want – Gang Of Four
- Primary – The Cure
- Kiss Off – Violent Femmes
- Goo Goo Muck – The Cramps
- Rain – The Cult
Side Two
- Straight To Hell – The Clash
- Sister Golden Hair – America
- Lay Lady Lay – Bob Dylan
- Ripple – The Grateful Dead
- You Ain’t Going Nowhere (Easy Chair) – The Byrds
- Blackbird – The Beatles
Side Three
- The Beautiful People – Marilyn Manson
- Love Song – The Damned
- Jet Boy – New York Dolls
- She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult
- Inside The Outside – Love And Rockets
As much as it is a tribute to the songs they love, it also serves as a love letter to many of the artists who are not only peers but friends as well. “Nearly every band we cover on here are friends of ours or artists we have had a meaningful experience with,” Courtney says. “Looking over all the songs again however, I am noticing that we never met the artists from the ’60s. Weird.”
The last two years have been monumental for The Dandy Warhols. Releasing one of their best received and critically-hailed album ‘Rickmaker (2024) which included guests Slash, Frank Black, and Debbie Harry, and its remade, remixed, and remodeled companion Rock ‘ReMaker’ (2025), Portland’s favorite sons (and daughter) also performed with The Oregon Symphony for a second time, transforming their music into an immersive orchestral experience.
“Playing with the Symphony set the bar for how much emotional and psychological power can be achieved with live music,” says Courtney of the experience. “The Dandy Warhols have toured the world and played hundreds and hundreds of shows. I have learned that nothing… and I mean nothing, compares to us playing with the Symphony.”
The Dandy Warhols are
- Courtney Taylor-Taylor (vocals, guitar)
- Peter G. Holmström (guitar, keyboards)
- Zia McCabe (keyboard, bass, percussion)
- Brent DeBoer (drums, backing vocals)
Featured image by Nicole Nodland.
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