Photo credit: Hannah Gray Hall
Winona Fighter have announced their second album, Brutal & Extremely Underrated, arriving January 22, 2027, via Rise Records. Along with the announcement, the Nashville punk trio released “LEECH,” the album’s second single, accompanied by a striking music video directed by Hannah Hall.
“LEECH” delivers the combination of melody and punk that fans have come to love from Winona Fighter, but with a ferocity and power that pushes their sound further than their 2025 debut, My Apologies to the Chef. The song tackles themes of self-awareness and vulnerability, pairing its grungy edge with an introspective look at how we see ourselves.
“LEECH” follows “BOMBS AWAY,” the first single released from the upcoming album earlier this year. Where songs on the band’s debut touched on political themes, “BOMBS AWAY” takes a more direct and confrontational approach, leaving little room for interpretation.
The Nashville trio, comprised of frontwoman Coco Kinnon, guitarist Dan Fuson, and bassist Austin Luther, recorded the album at Luther’s home studio, continuing the DIY approach that shaped their debut. According to the band, the new record reflects a period of growth and increased confidence as they work to evolve their sound while maintaining the balance of melody and hard-hitting punk that defines Winona Fighter.
Brutal & Extremely Underrated album artwork
The album’s title comes from a line in its sixth track, “SELF AFFIRMATIONS,” which explores Kinnon’s relationship with her own self-image and how she believes others perceive her. Across the record, the band addresses themes ranging from insecurity and vulnerability to distrust of the government, with a broader focus on the world around them. The album artwork was created by self-taught artist Glen Martin Taylor, whose work explores transformation and healing while maintaining the DIY spirit that runs through the band’s music.
Brutal & Extremely Underrated Tracklist
TV On The Radio
BOMBS AWAY
LEECH
DEAD HORSE
You Don’t Have A Clue
SELF AFFIRMATIONS
HAWK FOOT
OUT! THERE!
Lily Cut Her Hair
PARA SIEMPRE
BULLY BUSTER
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If “LEECH” and “BOMBS AWAY” are any indication, Winona Fighter are continuing to push their sound forward, pairing the melodic hooks fans have come to love with a more confrontational edge. Listeners can hear the full album when Brutal & Extremely Underrated arrives January 22, 2027, via Rise Records.
In the meantime, fans can catch Winona Fighter at Vans Warped Tour in Orlando on November 14 or opening for Taking Back Sunday at their annual holiday show at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, on December 12. The band will then kick off a two-leg U.S. headline tour on January 21, just one day before the album’s release, with dates running through March. Winona Fighter are also scheduled to appear on the Shattered Shores Cruise in September 2027. Keep scrolling for a full list of tour dates, then head to the band’s website to secure your tickets!
