First new music by band in four years
Barenaked Ladies have released the upbeat new single and video “Flip”, their first new music in four years from BNL’s upcoming 16th studio album Detour de Force. The band is set to perform the new single Friday, April 16th on NBC’s Today Show. This will be followed by the band’s global streaming event Flip n’ Hits with BNL: A Night of Monster Jams of Pandemic Proportions, to air on Saturday, April 17th at 9 pm EDT/6 pm PDT with an encore on Sunday, April 18 at 8 pm GMT. The show will be 60 minutes of their greatest hits, including “Flip.” Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will appear as a very special guest.
The recording of “Flip” has been a major journey for Barenaked Ladies. Originally the group began work on new music before the pandemic, but quarantine forced them out of the studio and into their respective homes. The last year has been one of major changes and “flips” for the world, and the new music reflects that. At first listen, “Flip” is an upbeat trademark Barenaked Ladies classic filled with new sparks and fresh flavor. However, with further inspection, listeners will note its nuanced take on the human psyche, conflicts in our communities, and the many ‘flips’ that have occurred all over the world during this last year. The stop-motion animated video, created using original paper models and directed by Stefano Bertelli, follows the band on a colorful pop-up book journey through an amusement park full of surprises.
“‘Flip’ is about being open to other perspectives,” frontman Ed Robertson tells Consequence of Sound. “We live in a time where people seem to just dig deeper into their own trenches, without any willingness to see another viewpoint, or even engage in discussion… It’s all yelling, and no listening. I like that saying, ‘We were given one mouth, and two ears, and we’re supposed to use them proportionately!'”
The band also announces they are rescheduling their extensive Last Summer On Earth tour to 2022. They’ve shared a special video for fans about the postponement on socials. All previously purchased tickets and VIP packages will remain valid for 2022. Routing is below. Contact the original point of purchase for any questions.
In the meantime, Barenaked Ladies have pre-recorded a safe and secure livestream concert event for their fans to air this weekend. For Flip n’ Hits with BNL, the band returned to the historic Danforth Music Hall in Toronto for the first time in 30 years. The concert will stream at posted show times and will not be available to view after the event. Hosted by Sessions, tickets start at $15 and ticket bundles with exclusive commemorative merchandise are available to purchase. As part of the bundle options, the band will be participating in a post-show virtual Q&A.
Barenaked Ladies 2022 Tour:
Jun 03 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Jun 04 – Atlanta, GA – Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Jun 05 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Jun 07 – Irving, TX – Toyota Music Factory
Jun 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
Jun 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
Jun 11 – Paso Robles, CA – Vino Robles
Jun 16 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park Amphitheatre
Jun 17 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield
Jun 18 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Jun 21 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks
Jun 24 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove @ Harrah’s Council Bluff’s
Jun 25 – Pryor Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
Jun 27 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Jun 29 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre *all tickets will be reissued in the same method as the original purchase
Jul 01 – Indianapolis, IN – Lawn at White River State Park
Jul 02 – Cleveland, OH – Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica
Jul 03 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
Jul 05 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark – Summer Series
Jul 06 – New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage
Jul 08 – Gilford, NH – Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion
Jul 09 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Jul 10 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
Jul 12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
Jul 13 – Baltimore, MD – MECU Pavilion
Jul 15 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
Jul 16 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre
Jul 17 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
Jul 20 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Amphitheatre
Jul 21 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage**
** Kim Mitchell, direct support
