Forming in 1993 in Lafayette, Indiana, Squirtgun were one of the classic 90's pop punk bands. They released both their debut ep and album on Lookout! Records and featured amongst their ranks Mass Giorgini, who would produce many of the genres better releases (from bands such as Screeching Weasel, The Queers, The Riverdales, The Lillingtons and many more).
They're back with their first studio recordings in over 20 years in the form of a 12" single titled Ghostly Sunflowers. The line up responsible is Kevin Sierzega (lead vocals – Teen Idols, Bullets to Broadway), Dan Panic (drums, backing vocals – Screeching Weasel, Riverdales, Queers, Avengers, Groovie Ghoulies), Zac Damon (lead guitar – Screeching Weasel, Big in Japan, Zoinks!), Flav Giorgini (rhythm guitar - The Phase Problem and founding member) & Mass Giorgini (bass, backing vocals - formerly of Screeching Weasel, Common Rider; producer & band founder).
It's available on vinyl via Pirates Press https://shop.piratespressrecords.com/products/sgunp432up-lp
This song is one of those that stick inside your head, it's the true story of Mario Calvi, an anti-fascist Resistance fighter who was killed by Nazi soldiers the day after WWII ended, just steps from his mother’s arms in Torre dei Cani, Lombardy (Italy). It's called Sunflowers...
