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Former Hinder Frontman Launches Gritty New Band, The Founder

7/29/2025

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Austin John Winkler, the former lead singer of Hinder, is back with a bold new musical venture, The Founder. Embracing a grittier rock sound, he departs from his pop roots. Their debut EP, “Walking Ded,” has just dropped, and the band is hitting the road, with a tour stop in Vineland, New Jersey.

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Austin John Winkler, the former lead singer of Hinder, is back with a bold new musical venture, The Founder. Embracing a grittier rock sound, he departs from his pop roots. Their debut EP, “Walking Ded,” has just dropped, and the band is hitting the road, with a tour stop in Vineland, New Jersey.