“No Cigar”, an acoustic reinterpretation of one of Millencolin’s most iconic songs.

From Epidemic Records:

Gab De La Vega releases “No Cigar”, an acoustic reinterpretation of one of Millencolin’s most iconic songs.
The single, accompanied by a music video, pays tribute to a track that defined an entire punk rock generation - reimagined through the personal, sincere, and straightforward style that defines the Brescia-based singer-songwriter.

WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ELVX3ur6xRg

“I started playing this acoustic version every once in a while during my solo sets a couple of years ago. Eventually, during my US tour last year, I realized that my reinterpretation of this immortal classic somehow perfectly represented both my style and my punk rock roots.
Since Millencolin are a Swedish band, I would often point out that this song comes from a European band - and being Italian myself, touring the States, it felt ironic and fun to say: ‘Yes, you guys have some great bands, and I grew up listening to a lot of American music, but this is how we do it in Europe.’
It was my way of nodding to the unique European twist in Millencolin’s punk rock sound - and, in a way, to my own take on punk rock, songwriting, and music in general. Every time I played the song, people sang along, and I thought it would be a great idea to capture that feeling in the studio.”

The release follows Life Burns, out via SBÄM Records, Sell The Heart Records, Epidemic Records, Motorcity Produzioni, and Overdrive Records - an album that best represents Gab De La Vega’s current sound, especially during his full band performances with The Open Cages.

With “No Cigar”, Gab once again showcases his ability to bridge the worlds of punk rock and songwriting, breathing new life into a classic with authenticity and contemporary sensitivity.

Alongside the single release, Gab De La Vega celebrates the 10th anniversary of Never Look Back with a special acoustic tour - a return to his roots, voice and guitar, retracing a decade of music, experiences, and travels.

No Cigar on all digital platforms: www.smarturl.com/gdlvnocigar

“NEVER LOOK BACK – 10th Anniversary Acoustic Tour”
16 October – Romans D’Isonzo – Casa Base
17 October – Udine – Tajo
18 October – Trieste – Circolo Ferriera
22 October – Brescia – Belafonte
23 October – Mondovì – Caimano Felice
24 October – Genova – Adescite Fest
25 October – Bologna – Sottopressione
26 October – Vicenza – Bacaro Della Pizza