| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 7/10[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. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ Bird, Katie (September 4, 2025). “Album Review: Earthkeeper – Pinkshift”. Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ Roberts, Rachel (August 28, 2025). “Album review: Pinkshift – Earthkeeper”. Kerrang!. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ Marshall, Will (September 2025). “Album Reviews”. Metal Hammer. No. 404. UK: Future plc. p. 93.
- ^ Pinkshift (August 18, 2025). Pinkshift – Reflection (studio diary) (Video). Retrieved August 25, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Harrison, Dan (June 10, 2025). “Natural Selection: How punk trio Pinkshift found their voice in the wilderness – Dork”. Dork. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (June 10, 2025). “Pinkshift Announce New Album ‘Earthkeeper’: Hear “Anita Ride”“. Stereogum. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (July 8, 2025). “Pinkshift release new music video for ‘Vacant’“. Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (August 5, 2025). “Pinkshift have dropped two new singles from their upcoming album ‘Earthkeeper’“. Dork. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Owens, Paige (July 8, 2025). “Pinkshift Release “Vacant” Video Ahead of Fall Tour”. idobi Radio. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Pinkshift (2025). Earthkeeper (liner notes). Hopeless Records. HR7379.
External links
- Earthkeeper on YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)