THE SECRECY: Indianapolis Atmospheric Post-Punk Outfit To Release Debut LP, Pins & Needles, On July 17th Via Disorder Recordings; “Dancing In The Fire” Visualizer, Preorders, Tour Dates Posted

photos by Scott Wilson

Emerging from Indianapolis’ fertile underground, post-punk quartet THE SECRECY – whose members also play with the likes of of Flesher, Chrome Waves, Bringers Of Disease, Isolation Drills, En Dive, and more – has quickly established itself as a formidable new voice in American post-punk. Blending shadow-drenched atmosphere and driving, rhythmic urgency, the band bridges the stark emotionality of classic goth rock with a modern, cinematic edge. Following early singles that earned premieres with Decibel Magazine and Post-Punk.com, the band now arrives at a defining moment with their debut full-length, Pins & Needles.

Where early tracks introduced brooding textures and soaring arrangements, Pins & Needles expands THE SECRECY’s sonic and emotional scope into something deeper, sharper, and more immersive. The album captures a world suspended amid catharsis. Angular basslines pulse beneath walls of chorus-laden guitar; drums shift between motorik propulsion and cavernous restraint; synth accents flicker like distant signals in the dark. Across its runtime, Pins & Needles explores themes of alienation, political fracture, private anxiety, and fragile human connection — each song unfolding with a sense of necessity that feels both personal and universal.

Rather than leaning on nostalgia, THE SECRECY uses the vocabulary of post-punk as a living language. The record moves fluidly from icy minimalism to towering crescendos, pairing stark lyrical introspection with expansive, emotionally resonant soundscapes. It is an album built on contrasts: intimacy and distance, despair, and defiance. THE SECRECY delivers a debut that feels fully realized — a statement of intent that positions the band not as revivalists, but as contributors to the ongoing evolution of dark, guitar-driven music. The result is a record that lingers long after the final note fades.

Engineered by the band, Pins & Needles was mixed by Tyler Watkins, mastered by Corey Miller, and completed with art/layout by Ryan Dunn.

Vocalist Dustin Boltjes describes album’s lead single, “Dancing In The Fire,” as, “A song about the good and bad decisions that come with going out on a bender and believing in your clouded mind that everything you do, is a wise choice. When 99% of the time, it’s the exact opposite. I’ve had so many nights like this, where I find out second-hand, the next day, that I was an uncontrollable maniac, who couldn’t be stopped. We’ve all been there. So, this is a song about that. About dancing with the devil.”

Guitarist Jeff Wilson adds, “I think going into this, we all wanted to make an album completely different from our other projects past and present, one that’s totally dynamic and unlike anything we’d done before. With songs like ‘Sky,’ ‘Same,’ and ‘Dancing In The Fire,’ we’re giving a little bit of something for everyone. We’ve been sitting on this record for a while now and are excited to finally put it out into the world.”

Watch the stark visualizer for THE SECRECY’s “Dancing In The Fire” HERE and stream the track HERE.

Disorder Recordings, operated by the band’s Jeff Wilson, will release Pins & Needles on LP, CD, and digitally on July 17th. Preorders are now available HERE.

Additional videos and previews of the album will drop over the coming weeks.

Pins & Needles Track Listing:
1. Theresa
2. Dancing In The Fire
3. Meet Me After Midnight
4. Sky
5. Watchers
6. Set Me Free
7. Pins & Needles
8. Same

THE SECRECY is booking tour dates surrounding the album’s release, including a set at this year’s installment of the Post. Festival July 23rd alongside Caspian, Kylesa, The Album Leaf, Torche, Rolo Tomassi, Minsk, and many others. The band also booked a short tour through the Midwest October 15th through 18th and will announce more live dates throughout the year.

THE SECRECY Tour Dates:
7/22/2026 Portal – Louisville, KY
7/23/2026 Post Festival – Indianapolis, IN [info]
10/15/2026 Cloudland Theater – Minneapolis, MN
10/16/2026 The Jamb – Osh Kosh, WI
10/17/2026 Liar’s Club – Chicago, IL
10/18/2026 X-Ray Arcade – Milwaukee, WI

THE SECRECY:
Dustin Boltjes – vocals, synth
Dino Maglinte – drums
Anthony Reitz – bass
Jeff Wilson – guitar, synth

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