New York trio Sunflower Bean will release their eagerly awaited second record next month and today shared their brilliant new single “Twentytwo.” Showcasing a gentler side of Sunflower Bean that’s on display on Twentytwo in Blue, “Twentytwo” is about fighting back against society’s expectations and generations of abuse by men in power. “Busted and used/ That’s how you view your girl/ Now that she’s 22,” sings bassist and vocalist Julia Cumming. While it’s timely with the recent cultural reckoning, “Twentytwo” shares a powerful and enduring message about resilience and fighting through the expectations put on you as a young adult, especially as a young woman. As Cumming puts it, “You prevail.” Listen to “Twentytwo” now.
Sunflower Bean are taking Twentytwo in Blue on the road this year with tour dates throughout the US, Europe and the UK. See below to find a show near you and get your tickets HERE
Tour dates
01/3 – Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge
02/3 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
12/3 – 18/3 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
23/3 – London, UK @ Rough Trade East
24/3 – Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
26/3 – Norwich, UK @ Open Norwich
27/3 – Birmingham, UK @ Hare and Hounds
28/3 – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK @ Riverside
29/3 – Leeds, UK @ Wardrobe
30/3 – Manchester, UK @ Gorilla
31/3 – Liverpool, UK @ Substation
01/4 – Glasgow, UK @ Stereo
03/4 – Bristol, UK @ Thekla
05/4 – Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2
06/4 – London, UK @ Koko
09/4 – Paris, FR @ Point Ephemere
10/4 – Antwerp, Belgium @ TRIX VZW
11/4 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
12/4 – Hamburg, Germany @ Molotow
13/4 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Loppen
14/4 – Berlin, Germany @ Rosis
15/4 – Vienna, Austria @ Chelsea Club
17/4 – Lausanne, Switzerland @ Le Romandie
18/4 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Bogen F
19/4 – Cologne, Germany @ Blue Shell
26/4 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
2/5 – Hamden, CT @ The Ballroom at The Outer Space *
3/5 – Boston, MA @ Sonia *
4/5 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus *
5/5 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison *
6/5 – Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place *
8/5 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern *
9/5 – Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room at The Crofoot *
12/5 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Founders Brewing Co *
13/5 – Millvale, PA @ The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls *
20/5 – Gulf Shores, AL @ The Hangout Music Festival
31/5 – Nelsonville, OH @ Nelsonville Music Festival
1/6 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery
2/6 – Washington, D.C. @ Rock & Roll Hotel
3/6 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle – Back Room
5/6 – Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor
6/6 – Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
8/6 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall: Upstairs
10/6 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
12/6 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
13/6 – La Jolla, CA @ Che Cafe
14/6 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
19/6 – Vancouver, BC @ The Fox Cabaret
20/6 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
25/6 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb
26/6 – Kansas City, MO @ recordBar
27/6 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
30/6 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
1/7 – Nashville, TN @ 3rd and Lindsley
* – w/Dream Wife