New York-based folk-punk collective The Dreadnoughts will release their new single “Tarantella Bang Boom” on August 15, the final preview of their upcoming full-length Polka Pit, due September 19 via Punkerton Records.A heartfelt folk-punk ballad, “Tarantella Bang Boom” tells the story of Stefanina Moro, a teenage courier for the Italian Resistance during World War II. Captured and tortured by Nazi forces, she refused to betray her comrades, a defiance that helped the Resistance continue the fight. The song is both tribute and reminder: courage can take many forms, and even the smallest acts can echo for generations.“Stefanina Moro was part of the Italian resistance during the Nazi occupation. This song is a tribute to her life, her death, and to those who picked up the flag afterwards and got the job done,”says vocalist Nicholas Smyth.With its mix of traditional tarantella rhythms and the band’s signature punk grit, “Tarantella Bang Boom”underscores The Dreadnoughts’ unique ability to fuse historical storytelling with high-energy musicianship. The track closes the lead-up to Polka Pit—a riotous blend of polkas, tarantellas, sea shanties, and protest anthems that the band calls “the soundtrack to the end of the world… and the beginning.”ABOUT THE DREADNOUGHTS
Formed in 2006 and now based in New York, The Dreadnoughts have built an international reputation for their electrifying mix of folk traditions and punk energy. Drawing on influences from The Pogues to Gogol Bordello, they’ve released acclaimed albums including Polka’s Not Dead (2010), Foreign Skies (2017), and Green Willow(2023), performing in over 30 countries along the way. Known for turning every show into a raucous, cider-soaked celebration, the band’s sound blends sea shanties, waltzes, and polkas with uncompromising punk attitude.Upcoming Shows:Thu, AUG 21 Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet Brewing (w/ Apes of the State)Fri, AUG 22 Pawtucket, RI @ The Met Apes of the State and Consuelo’s RevengeSat, AUG 23 Medford, MA @ Deep CutsFri, Sep 19 Columbus, OH @ Skully’s Music DinerThu, DEC 11 Toronto, Canada @ Lee’s PalaceTickets available at https://thedreadnoughts.com/tour. |
