Tomberlin announces new album with “happy accident” – // MELODIC Magazine
We got the first look at new music from Sarah Beth Tomberlin last month with “idkwntht“, an airy acoustic number that felt revealing in the way it extracted emotion from its simplicity. Today, Tomberlin announced that their new album I don’t know who needs to hear this… will be released on April 29 via Saddle Creek. Along with the announcement, she unveiled “happy accident”, and it’s exceptional. She shared the following about the single:
“’Happy Accident’ is a song about relational darkness. Trying to figure out who you are or who you were to someone. Is this relationship romantic or is it just sex? Do you want to hang out with me or are you just bored? Do I make my own decisions that are good for me or are my decisions mostly based on what I think you might want or need? I was kind of going through moments of previous relationships in my life. I want to know why someone wants to get to know me. Do you want to know me or just your idea of me? Do I want to know you or just my idea of you?
“Happy Accident” is a catchy indie rock track that puts from Tomberlin exceptional vocals in the foreground along a hypnotic guitar line of Cass McCombs. It’s just as impressive as last month’s single, and it echoes like a breath of fresh air in an indie landscape that’s been stale with singer-songwriter sidekicks – this album is going to be very special. Watch the video for “happy accident” below and pre-order the new album here. She’s also announced a huge European and American tour that will see her perform solo and with a full band, and you can scroll down to see those dates below.
TOUR DATES
April 20, 2022 – Paris, FR @ L’Archipel ^
April 21, 2022 – Utrecht, Netherlands @ Kromme Haring ^
April 22, 2022 – Dortmund, DE @ Kino im U^
April 25, 2022 – Berlin, DE @ Prachtwerk ^
April 26, 2022 – Leipzig, DE @ Horns Erben ^
April 27, 2022 – Brussels, BE @ Botanique ^
April 28, 2022 – Margate, UK @ Caves ^
April 29, 2022 – Nottingham, UK @ Rough Trade ^
May 1, 2022 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club ^
May 2, 2022 – Manchester, UK @ Yes (basement) ^
May 3, 2022 – Edinburgh, UK @ Voodoo Rooms ^
May 4, 2022 – Birmingham, UK @ Embassy of Cuba ^
May 5, 2022 – London, UK @ St Matthias Church ^
May 6, 2022 – Cardiff, UK @ Clwb for Bach ^
May 7, 2022 – Brighton, UK @ Kmedia Studio ^
May 8, 2022 – Dublin, IE @ The Grand Social ^
May 13, 2022 – Somerville, MA @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater *
May 14, 2022 – Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMOCA*
May 16, 2022 – Montreal, QC, Canada @ Bar Le Ritz PDB *
May 17, 2022 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ The Baby G*
May 18, 2022 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom & Tavern *
May 20, 2022 – Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village *
May 21, 2022 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry*
May 22, 2022 – Des Moines, IA @ xBk
May 25, 2022 – Boise, ID @ The Shredder *
May 26, 2022 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios*
May 27, 2022 – Vancouver, BC, Canada Wise Hall *
May 28, 2022 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile – Madame Lou’s*
June 01, 2022 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room*
June 02, 2022 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar*
June 04, 2022 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge *
June 05, 2022 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge *
June 07, 2022 – Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar *
June 08, 2022 – Columbus, OH @ Natalie’s Grandview *
June 09, 2022 – Washington, DC @ Songbyrd Music House*
June 10, 2022 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg *
^ Solo exhibitions
* Full group shows with Jana Horn
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