{
  "id": 19688757,
  "title": "Mass Text Announce New Album Perfect New Knife: Hear “Pink Slips”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/mass-text-announce-new-album-perfect-new-knife-hear-pink-slips",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T18:33:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2517757/mass-text-announce-new-album-perfect-new-knife-hear-pink-slips/music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mass Text, a collective based in Chicago, has released their debut single \"Pink Slips\" from their upcoming album Perfect New Knife. The song, inspired by Liars and Angus Andrew's experimental post-punk project, is a droning and ominous piece that sets the tone for the album. The lead single was produced by Jason Balla of Dehd, who recently released his debut solo album Accessory. The track's eerie atmosphere was enhanced by using two old walkie-talkies recorded on a phone during a tour. The term \"pink slips\" in the song refers to the narrator's bleeding gums causing their teeth to appear pink. Perfect New Knife, featuring songs like \"Nice Dream,\" \"I Look For Your Face,\" and \"Eight Candles,\" is set to be released on January 29 via Solid Brass. The band will be performing the album release show on February 12 in Chicago at Empty Bottle.",
  "summary": "The post Mass Text Announce New Album Perfect New Knife : Hear “Pink Slips” appeared first on Stereogum .",
  "key_points": [
    "Mass Text releases debut single \"Pink Slips\"",
    "Album \"Perfect New Knife\" set for January 29 release",
    "Show performance on February 12 in Chicago"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}