“Pinc Louds was born from a bird’s reflection in a gutter. It made its way into three-dementiality by feeding on insects and candy wrappers…”

Pinc Louds’ lead singer, Claudi (all pronouns accepted), moved from Puerto Rico to NYC in 2015 to fulfill their dream of playing in the subway. This immersion into the city’s underground, performing daily for a steady stream of New Yorkers, sculpted the sound and look of the project.

Through the “litteral” underground, Claudi met the musicians (keyboard/bassist Marc Mosteirin and drummer Matt Dallal) and other artists that would turn Pinc Louds into the full-blown spectacle they are today. Busking in the parks and tunnels opened many doors for the band, who quickly gained a cult following and by 2018 were selling out shows in such NYC venues as (le) Poisson Rouge, Market Hotel and Joe’s Pub, as well as tours throughout the US, Puerto Rico, Europe and Chile.

Their music blends punk energy and crooner-style singing with elements of psychedelic folk, avant-rock, EDM and Afro-Caribbean music to create a sound that is as exciting as it is unique. Their influences include such diverse artists as Pixies, Billie Holiday, Daniel Johnston, Cortijo y su Combo and Animal Collective.

In 2020, with venues closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Pinc Louds began playing regularly at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. These physically-distanced shows gained popularity and brought together a community hungry for music, joy and human connection. They were hailed as the band that “saved summer” by ABC News and Gothamist and "NYC's best imaginary band" by The Village Voice.  The magic created in these outdoor shows can be seen in this video for their song “Spellbound".

In 2022, Claudi had a mental breakdown and quit music for one year. After a brief hospitalization and a subsequent job rejection from Trader Joes, Claudi decided to continue making art and music. Pinc Louds returned to the streets in 2023 with their most raw, vulnerable and unhinged songs to date. They also left behind the wig and high speaking-voice which had been a part of Claudi’s persona since the beginnings of the band. This newfound sense of honesty honesty propelled the songs that comprise their newest album, “You Can’t Eat the Moon and Be a Werewolf Too”. It is music you can dance and crumble to at the same time. A party in the ward. A shout to the Heavens... A kiss to the Hells. 

Self-proclaimed as an “imaginary band”, Pinc Louds adds to the live music experience by making their shows a participatory adventure. Traveling inside giant subway puppets, reviving atomic mutants, chanting spells to a Watermelon God, as well as dance contests and prizes are all things you might expect at one of their immersive concerts.

The puppets, created by Jamie McGann, Madison Berg and Jamie Emerson, can best be described as “magical garbage”. Exquisitely made out of found and recycled materials, mattress foam, cardboard, pvc pipes, and other rejected wonders of the modern world.

Some venues and Festivals where PL has performed:

Joe's Pub (NYC)

Lincoln Center (NYC)

(le) Poisson Rouge (NYC)

Elsewhere (NYC)

Nublu (NYC)

Baby's All Right (NYC)

Market Hotel (NYC)

Union Pool (NYC)

Knitting Factory (NYC)

Catch One (LA)

Sleeping Village (CHI)

Empty Bottle (CHI)

AllWays Lounge (NOLA)

Drunken Unicorn (GA)

Savannah Stopover Festival (GA)

Harvey Milk Festival (FL)

Swale Music Fest (INDIANA)

Wicked Witch (NC)

El Clan (CHILE)

La Factoría (PUERTO RICO)

Club 77 (PUERTO RICO)

Le Pop In (PARIS)

Bonobo Bar (BERLIN)

Fabrica Braço de Prata (LISBON)

Caserma Pepe (VENICE)

Ca'Sana (PADUA)

Ganz of Biccio (VIAREGGIO)

and more!