Mass Text Announce New Album Perfect New Knife: Hear “Pink Slips”

Chicago collective Mass Text have announced their forthcoming album, *Perfect New Knife*, and released its lead single, “Pink Slips”. The song’s droning, ominous sound draws on the experimental post-punk of Liars, offering an introduction to the album.

The group is led by Chris Sutter of Meat Wave, and the album was produced by Jason Balla of Dehd. *Perfect New Knife* is due out on 29 January via Solid Brass and has nine tracks; Mass Text have also announced shows in Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee, including an album release show at Chicago’s Empty Bottle on 12 February.