Pinkshift

Pinkshift is a rock band new to the scene from Baltimore. With writing inspired by 90s grunge and 2000s pop punk, the band walks the lines between riot grrl, punk rock, and post-hardcore. Melting together different musical roots through a common love for angsty rock, the band embraces their diverse backgrounds to create an authentic and powerful sound.

The band was born in 2018 out of Paul Vallejo and Ashrita Kumar's original project. The pair met in college and started writing and recording a number of full-band demos as Sugar Crisis. The following year, they met their drummer, Myron Houngbedji, and chose a handful of those demos to play, as well as a new name (Pinkshift), for their first show. In 2020, Pinkshift adopted Erich Weinroth as their bassist through a Tinder swipe.

Pinkshift spent its first year as a local supporting act for touring bands in the DMV area. They frequented local DIY spots such as The Pinch, and the Undercroft. They've supported acts numerous times at Baltimore's Ottobar and headlined their own show there in October 2019.

The band released the singles, "i'm gonna tell my therapist on you," in July 2020 and "Toro/Rainwalk" on October 23rd, 2020. In 2021, they self released their debut EP "Saccharine" to widespread fan & critical acclaim.

Pinkshift is Ashrita Kumar (vocals), Paul Vallejo (guitar), Myron Houngbedji (drums)