Paul Solger and Duff McKagan Team Up for "New American"
Pacific Northwest punk and hardcore icon Paul Solger joins forces with Duff McKagan for "New American," the first single from his timely upcoming solo record, '20 Years M.I.A.'
Punk is alive and well, and a complete necessity under the current presidential administration. While the United States is facing an unprecedented political reckoning, we're seeing new voices emerge as well as some familiar faces who are urging citizens to face the music.
In "New American," the first single from punk and hardcore icon Paul Solger's first-ever solo album, Solger and fellow rock & roll giant Duff McKagan eviscerate the current state of America from the perspective of the Red Pill crowd and MAGA loyalists. McKagan takes over lead vocal duty while Solger lays down the riffs. Meanwhile, Dejha Colantuono performs backing vocals.
Solger throws the lyrical punches with lines such as "Like the Good Book says, 'Earth is flat and snowflakes gotta die,'" and "I got a Facebook ad for some tactical pants... Put it on my credit card, 10 easy payments."
If this is a preview of what's to come, listeners are in for a timely treat.
The single was produced by Josh Evans (Pearl Jam, Brandi Carlile, Soundgarden) and Stone Gossard (Loosegroove co-founder). The accompanying visuals were directed by Regan Hagar (Loosegroove's creative director and label co-founder).
Over the course of his 40-plus-year career, Solger has played for his eponymous band (one of Seattle's first hardcore punk bands), The Fartz, 10 Minute Warning, and the Fags. Surprisingly, 20 Years M.I.A. is Solger's first independent effort. Following a string of losses, illness, and an overall hiatus, Solger is eager to get back to the stage and share his music with equally eager fans who have awaited his return.
Solger and his contemporaries inspired many up-and-coming musicians, including current collaborators Gossard and McKagan. Bands like Solger paved the way for what many people identify as grunge.
In his latest work, Solger is channeling his own inspiration from early punk greats such as the Stooges, The Dolls, The Ramones, The Germs, and more.
The journey to Solger's first album has been a long one, but it's at just the right time.
Paul Solger's new album, 20 Years M.I.A., is set to be released on May 8th, 2026, through Loosegroove Records.
The album is available for pre-order here.
EDIT: An album release show for 20 Years M.I.A. will be held at The Clockout Lounge on May 23rd, 2026. ($24; Tickets HERE).
