Barenaked Ladies share first new music in four years with “Flip”; Announce new album ‘Detour de Force’

RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “FLIP”

FIRST NEW MUSIC IN FOUR YEARS FROM UPCOMING LP Detour de Force

GLOBAL CONCERT STREAMING EVENT FLIP N’ HITS

APRIL 17 @ 9PM ET, ENCORE APRIL 18 @ 8PM GMT

RESCHEDULE LAST SUMMER ON EARTH TOUR TO 2022

PERFORMING “FLIP” ON TODAY SHOW APRIL 16

(Download Single art HERE | Download Tour Art HERE)

“Classically BNL, playful in its structure and crowd-ready hooks while thematically addressing the human condition with acuity.” – Consequence of Sound on “Flip”

(April 12, 2021 – 8:30AM ET – Toronto, ON) – Today, multi-platinum band Barenaked Ladies release 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 the 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 17 at 9pm EDT / 6pm PDT with an encore on Sunday, April 18 at 8pm GMT. The show will be 60 minutes of their greatest hits, including “Flip”. Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will appear as a very special guest.

Stream / purchase “Flip” HERE | Watch the creative, stop-motion animation video for “Flip” HERE

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.

In an interview with Consequence of Sound, lead vocalist/guitarist Ed Robertson explains, “’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!’”

At this time, 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 HERE. All previously purchased tickets and VIP packages will remain valid for 2022. Check the routing and contact the original point of purchase for any questions. Also, a show in Charlotte, NC has been added for Saturday, June 5.

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 USD and ticket bundles with exclusive commemorative merchandise are available to purchase HERE. As part of the bundle options, the band will be participating in a post-show virtual Q&A. Get ready for a concert jam-packed with the favorites, including “One Week,” which has been featured on late night TV for Jimmy Fallon’s song about Biden on The Tonight Show, and for Colbert’s rendition “It’s Been One Year Since I’ve Been Outside.” Reminisce with “Pinch Me.” Dream big with “If I Had $1,000,000.” Get cozy with the TV for the catchy and unforgettable “Big Bang Theory Theme,” and so many other musical treasures.

For more information on all things Barenaked Ladies, visit their website and stay connected via social media.

DOWNLOAD HI-RES IMAGE – Photo credit: Matt Barnes

Photographed L-R: Kevin Hearn (keyboards), Ed Robertson (vocals/guitar), Tyler Stewart (drums), Jim Creeggan (bass)

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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 *all tickets will be reissued in the same method as the original purchase

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**

** Kim Mitchell, direct support

ABOUT BARENAKED LADIES:

Over the course of their remarkable career, Barenaked Ladies have written a variety of top 20 hits (including radio staples “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” “If I Had $1,000,000”), garnered two GRAMMY nominations, won eight JUNO Awards, had Ben & Jerry’s name an ice cream after them, wrote and recorded the theme song to the TV series The Big Bang Theory, and participated in the first-ever “space-to-earth musical collaboration” with astronaut Chris Hadfield. The band has also been inducted to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and received a proclamation from Toronto Mayor John Tory declaring October 1st “Barenaked Ladies Day.”