Puscifer have shared a new cover of Low’s “Congregation”, paying tribute to the late Duluth, Minnesota singer and drummer Mimi Parker while also reflecting on the escalating immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. The city has seen a series of federal raids in recent months, some resulting in fatal shootings and sparking widespread protests.
Frontman Maynard James Keenan explained the inspiration behind the cover on social media, saying:
“All the madness going on in Minneapolis sent me down a @lowtheband rabbit hole. Missing Mimi Parker. Carina suggested maybe we cover a song in her and their honor. Merchants of Emotion is in our job description. ‘Discovering New and Awful Ways to Treat Each Other’ wasn’t on my Bingo card for 2026, but here we are.”
The choice of “Congregation” highlights both a personal connection to Parker’s legacy and a pointed response to the tense climate in the city. Puscifer’s rendition emphasizes the reflective, slowcore mood of the original while layering in their signature experimental textures, creating a piece that is simultaneously somber, contemplative, and politically resonant.
This release comes just ahead of Puscifer’s upcoming studio album Normal Isn’t, which is scheduled for release Friday, February 6th. The band’s cover acts as a stark reminder of the social and political turmoil in Minneapolis, showing how music can intersect with current events and personal tribute.
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