Gus Baldwin, the “singer/songwriter/ex-hippie/part-time punk,” is back. The artist, who generally splits his time between his solo project and his band The Sketch, spans genres from 80s power-pop to 60s psych to 70s proto-punk to 90s indie rock. We recently had the pleasure of premiering the song “Depression” off his solo self-titled record. Well, that self-titled record came out on Friday on Permanent Teeth Records, but Baldwin isn’t done dishing out surprises.
Today, Baldwin is debuting the video for his single “Pesticide Song” off the new album. “Pesticide Song” is a dark, slow, synth-heavy indie rock tune that perfectly compliments the creepy black and white video that features a carousel. It’s an emotional journey into some dark places, but you come out feeling better for it. Check out the video below.
Gus Baldwin & The Sketch Live 2025:
10/30 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall *
11/01 Dallas, TX – Ferris Wheelers *
11/02 Austin, TX – Empire Control Room *
11/05 Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar *
11/06 Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy *
11/07 San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick *
11/08 San Francisco, CA – Brick and Mortar *
11/10 Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s *
11/12 Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s *
11/13 Yakima, WA – Bearded Monkey Music
11/14 Portland, OR – Dante’s *
11/15 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club *
11/17 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge *
11/19 Denver, CO – Marquis *
11/20 Ft Collins, CO – The Coast *
11/21 Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck *
11/22 Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall *
* w/ Bass Drum of Death
Gus Baldwin is out now on Permanent Teeth, and you can order it here. Follow Gus Baldwin on Instagram for future updates.
Photo courtesy of Gus Baldwin
