Barenaked Ladies reveal ‘Detour de Force’; share “Flip” + reschedule tour

Canadian rock vets Barenaked Ladies have announced their new full-length album titled ‘Detour de Force,’ which marks the follow-up to 2017’s ‘Fake Nudes.’ For a taste of the impending effort, check out new song “Flip” (their first new tune in four years) below in official music video form. The band will also perform said new tune on the ‘Today Show’ this Friday, April 16th.

Today’s track reveal notes, “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.”

The statement continues, “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.”

Speaking to Consequence of Sound, lead vocalist/guitarist Ed Robertson explains further: “’Flip’ is about being open to other perspectives. 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!’”

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In addition and ICYMI, Barenaked Ladies recently announced their ‘Flip n’ Hits with BNL: A Night of Monster Jams of Pandemic Proportions’ concert streaming event, which goes down this Saturday, April 17th at 9PM EDT // 6PM PDT, with an encore airing on Sunday, April 18th at 8PM GMT. Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will appear as a very special guest.

Also announced today, Barenaked Ladies have officially rescheduled their lengthy ‘Last Summer On Earth’ tour to 2022. Support will come from Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket; all previously purchased tickets and VIP packages will remain valid for next year. “Check the routing and contact the original point of purchase for any questions,” they add. “Also, a show in Charlotte, NC has been added for Saturday, June 5.”

Check out the full tour itinerary and a special video announcement for the trek below.

2022 Tour Dates:
Fri, Jun-03 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Sat, Jun-04 – Atlanta, GA – Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Sun, Jun-05 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tue, Jun-07 – Irving, TX – Toyota Music Factory
Thu, Jun-09 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
Fri, Jun-10 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
Sat, Jun-11 – Paso Robles, CA – Vino Robles
Thu, Jun-16 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park Amphitheatre
Fri, Jun-17 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield
Sat, Jun-18 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Tue, Jun-21 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks
Fri, Jun-24 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove @ Harrah’s Council Bluff’s
Sat, Jun-25 – Pryor Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
Mon, Jun-27 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Wed, Jun-29 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre *
Fri, Jul-01 – Indianapolis, IN – Lawn at White River State Park
Sat, Jul-02 – Cleveland, OH – Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica
Sun, Jul-03 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
Tue, Jul-05 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark – Summer Series
Wed, Jul-06 – New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage
Fri, Jul-08 – Gilford, NH – Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion
Sat, Jul-09 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Sun, Jul-10 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
Tue, Jul-12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
Wed, Jul-13 – Baltimore, MD – MECU Pavilion
Fri, Jul-15 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
Sat, Jul-16 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre
Sun, Jul-17 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
Wed, Jul-20 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Amphitheatre
Thu, Jul-21 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage**
*all tickets will be reissued in the same method as the original purchase
** Kim Mitchell, direct support





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