Pino Farina Band’s new single Microsun was born out of a need to find peace in a world gone mad. The constant barrage of a media cycle immersed in breaking news about the election period, endless wars around the globe, mass shootings, health scares, terrorism, and racism led singer/guitarist and lyricist Pino Farina on a search of a more tranquil existence. It started out as a hopeful letter to his wife.

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“I imagined a place somewhere safe in the world,” said Pino. “A small town in the country, in a bubble of sorts where all troubles would evaporate, and we’d have our own personal tiny sun shining just for us.” A song was brewing. 

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      Spinning off of the axis, I know it’s out of control
      But it was already broken as it’ll be long after we’re gone
      So we’re going to Crow’s Nest, population 101
      Gonna build you a fortress under a microsun

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Around the same time the lyrics were a mere sparkle in Pino’s mind, he and the band (Michael Poupko – guitar, John Cwiok – bass, Paul Knegten – drums) met for rehearsal which often morphed into a jam session. A catchy riff finds a rhythm, and it grows into a melody is how most of their songs come into being. A group effort. This time it was Poupko experimenting with his new effects pedal, coincidentally called a Microsynth, that led the charge. It can be heard in the intro and throughout the song.

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Does such a place exist, living happily-ever-after, unscathed from all the chaos of the world? “Life is not like that for anybody, really,” lamented Pino Farina. “But we all can dream, right?” 

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The Pino Farina Band release show for Microsun will take place at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights on October 21 and 22, 2022.