THE HOMELESS GOSPEL CHOIR (Derek Zanetti) are excited to announce their signing to respected UK alternative label HASSLE RECORDS and release their infectious new track Don’t Compare’ Produced by Chirs Barker (ANTI-FLAG) at AF Records Studio, Pittsburgh PA. The band will also be playing an intimate headline show February 3rd at Pinups, London (formerly The Islington).
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“The Homeless Gospel Choir is proud to announce signing to Hassle Records. They’re responsible for putting out so many bands that we love and admire and we are honoured to be a part of such a wonderful punk rock tradition.”
Talking about their latest single ‘Don’t Compare’, Derek remarks
“All day long your phone is begging for your attention. Advert after advert. Expand your business. Gated lifestyle communities. Latte art contests. The perfect 3rd birthday for some rich kid in Martha’s Vineyard. All the people you know and don’t know are selling you their best 30 seconds a day as a branded commodifiable good that you can also purchase through PayPal. Skinny people in a bathing suit doing yoga during sunset, or everyone you’ve ever known at the MISFITS reunion show except you. This song was written as an encouragement to remember that I can only be myself, and that’s an important thing to be.”
CHECK OUT ‘DON’T COMPARE’ HERE
Derek Zanetti is a singer/songwriter from Pittsburgh, PA. Since 2009, he has travelled all over the world singing acoustic punk rock protest songs under the moniker, The Homeless Gospel Choir. Many of his songs address issues such as global politics, addiction, and the on-going crisis of mental health with the aim to make punk rock a home base where everyone belongs.
In 2019, The Homeless Gospel Choir made its debut as a full-band featuring Matt Miller (Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, Wingnut Dishwashers Union), Maura Weaver (Mixtapes, Ogikubo Station), Megan Schroer (Boys, Kitty Kat Fan Club), And Craig Luckman (Small Pollen, Belly Boys).
The band has previously shared stages with the likes of Frank Turner, Frank Iero and are currently touring with ANTI-FLAG across Europe.Be sure to catch them live 3rd Feb PinUps, London (formerly The Islington)