CC Voltage aka Chad Cornies (The Spitfires, Dysnea Boys, Autogramm) is one of the best dudes in this underground punk/rock and roll universe that we're all part of. He's a fine songwriter, excellent bass player, and now a highly respected publicist. We can add "lead artist" to his resume with the release of "Berliner Pilsner," his new solo single on Snap!! Records. And while this is a CC Voltage release, it's truly a group effort. CC got together with some good friends and made a ripping rock and roll record. On board are fellow Spitfires Jason Solyom, Graham Tuson, and Jay Millette along with the great Rich Jones (Black Halos, The Yo-Yo's, The Loyalties) and More Kicks' James "Sulli" Sullivan. CC had me won over with the title alone. There are few things in life that make me happier than a good pilsner. But of course this is not really a song about beer. It's a song about the good times you enjoy with friends while you're drinking that beer, and it reflects back on CC's years living in Berlin. This catchy, feelgood rocker is the perfect song for a post-pandemic world (we're getting there, right?). We can realistically hang out with friends in close proximity again, and of course we might enjoy a good drink or two in the process. This song could almost be a beer commercial, but it would be the best beer commercial ever aired. Hooks are abundant, the guitars are pure fire, and the beat is irresistible. Far more than a celebration of the past, "Berliner Pilsner" is also a potential soundtrack for your good times of the present. Stock up the fridge, invite some friends over, and bask in the joyful noise. On the B-side, "Bummer Party" is an anthem in its own right. With its powerful riffs and massive chorus, it's the ultimate party song — or perhaps more properly, anti party song. If you're craving some no-nonsense, high energy rock and roll, CC Voltage and friends have got you covered. Vinyl will be limited to 300 copies.
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