Earthkeeper

Earthkeeper
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 29, 2025
RecordedNovember 2024 โ€“ January 2025
StudioThe Barber Shop (Hopatcong)
Length40:18
LabelHopeless
ProducerBrett Romnes
Pinkshift chronology
Suraksha
(2023)
Earthkeeper
(2025)
Singles from Earthkeeper
  1. "Evil Eye"
    Released: April 18, 2025
  2. "Anita Ride"
    Released: June 10, 2025
  3. "Vacant"
    Released: July 8, 2025
  4. "Don't Fight / Reflection"
    Released: August 5, 2025
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound7/10[1]
Kerrang!4/5[2]
Metal Hammer[3]

Earthkeeper is the second studio album by the American rock band Pinkshift, released on August 29, 2025, through Hopeless Records. The album was recorded between November 2024[4] and January 2025[5] with producer Brett Romnes.[6]

Release and promotion

On April 18, 2025, "Evil Eye" was released as the lead single from Earthkeeper. On June 10, 2025, Pinkshift announced the album and released "Anita Ride".[7] "Vacant" was released on July 8, 2025.[8] "Dont Fight" and "Reflection" were released as a double single on August 5, 2025.[9] Pinkshift is scheduled to embark on the Earthkeeper Tour between September and November 2025.[10]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ashrita Kumar, Paul Vallejo, and Myron Houngbedji.[11]

No.TitleLength
1."Love It Here"2:28
2."Anita Ride"3:25
3."Evil Eye"2:51
4."Don't Fight"2:42
5."Patience"4:06
6."Spiritseeker"3:56
7."Blood"4:02
8."Freefall"2:06
9."Suspended"4:08
10."Reflection"4:14
11."Vacant"2:57
12."Something More"3:18
Total length:40:18

Personnel

Personnel per liner notes.[11]

Pinkshift

  • Ashrita Kumar - vocals
  • Paul Vallejo - guitar, bass, vocals
  • Myron Houngbedji - drums, vocals

Production

  • Brett Romnes - production, mixing, recording
  • Mike Kalajian - mastering

References

  1. ^ Bird, Katie (September 4, 2025). "Album Review: Earthkeeper - Pinkshift". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Roberts, Rachel (August 28, 2025). "Album review: Pinkshift โ€“ Earthkeeper". Kerrang!. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Marshall, Will (September 2025). "Album Reviews". Metal Hammer. No. 404. UK: Future plc. p. 93.
  4. ^ Pinkshift (August 18, 2025). Pinkshift - Reflection (studio diary) (Video). Retrieved August 25, 2025 โ€“ via YouTube.
  5. ^ Harrison, Dan (June 10, 2025). "Natural Selection: How punk trio Pinkshift found their voice in the wilderness - Dork". Dork. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  6. ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (August 21, 2025). "Pinkshift, 'Earthkeeper' | The Album Story". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  7. ^ DeVille, Chris (June 10, 2025). "Pinkshift Announce New Album 'Earthkeeper': Hear "Anita Ride"". Stereogum. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  8. ^ Weaver, James (July 8, 2025). "Pinkshift release new music video for 'Vacant'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  9. ^ Taylor, Sam (August 5, 2025). "Pinkshift have dropped two new singles from their upcoming album 'Earthkeeper'". Dork. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  10. ^ Owens, Paige (July 8, 2025). "Pinkshift Release "Vacant" Video Ahead of Fall Tour". idobi Radio. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Pinkshift (2025). Earthkeeper (liner notes). Hopeless Records. HR7379.