The Pist Right to Choose / Jim Martin 7″
Since reforming last year, the PIST has been very active, and can now log this 45 as another hallmark. Full of their signature style of streetwise hardcore and a barrage of gang vocals to boot, “Right to Choose” is an anthem for reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy, and also features additional vocalists from a host of East Coast punk bands. The reverse side, “Jim Martin,” is an ode to punk rock champion Jim Martin and brings an even bigger serving of Oi!, definitely sing-along ready with a sort of bar rock energy. After releasing a fresh album and gigging regularly, it’s astounding that the PIST has time to release a fresh artifact all in a year, but here it is and it rocks.