BLONDIE; Video for Single “Long Time”, 11th Studio Album Pollinator out May 5th

“..a joyous, upbeat new track that captures Blondie’s signature disco-tinged punk sound with a big mix of synths and guitars that pulse beneath a rush of cymbals.” – Rolling Stone

“There are flickers of ‘Heart of Glass’ here – driving, distorted guitars, and quickstep drums.” – New York Times

“Sonically it’s sprinkled with the sparkle of ‘Heart of Glass’ in the intro bars, not to mention a dash of The Strokes in the pre-chorus, and of course, because this is Blondie, the hook is gloriously anthemic.” – Noisey

“‘Long Time’ hearkens back to Blondie’s disco days with its rolling synths and freewheeling vibrancy.” –Consequence of Sound

“…a propulsive new song written with Blood Orange mastermind Dev Hynes.” – Stereogum

Today, Blondie has premiered the video for latest single “Long Time,” off of the band’s 11th studio album Pollinator, out May 5th (BMG) – PRESS HERE to watch. “Long Time” is the third track from the remarkable new album that perfectly demonstrates the blend of Blondie’s pioneering past with new influences from modern music’s great innovators – the track is a collaboration between Debbie Harry and Dev Hynes (AKA Blood Orange).

Set in the city where Blondie’s story began over four decades ago, the video for “Long Time,“ sees the band in a chaotic, fast-paced New York City. Scenes flip between front woman Debbie Harry recklessly driving in a yellow cab and the band playing on the city streets. The video was shot and directed by Dikayl Rimmasch, who also worked with Beyonce on her Lemonade album videos and on her Formation World Tour. Rimmasch also directed the video for Pollinator’s debut single “Fun” (PRESS HERE to watch).

750 7″ copies of “Long Time” will be released as a Record Store Day exclusive in the US – the 7″ includes the single and a non-LP cut of “The Breaks,” a brand new track written by Chris Stein and Debbie Harry in the album sessions at New York’s famed recording studio The Magic Shop. 

The band has also announced their first ever pop-up shop at Camden Market in London from April 29^th until May 3^rd. The shop will host an exclusive photography exhibition by Chris Stein. Similar to Stein’s exhibition Chris Stein: Negative at Somerset House in 2014, the exhibit will showcase a series of iconic photographs, providing a behind the scenes look on life in the trailblazing band.

Pre-order Pollinator, available in CD, digital and heavy weight vinyl formats as well as a limited edition 7″ box set. World-renowned artist Shepard Fairey designed the album artwork. Fans can also pre-order a limited red heavy weight vinyl album from Blondie’s store.

Blondie‘s sound and sensibility is as fresh on Pollinator as when they first topped the charts. The band has enlisted an eclectic group of songwriters for their most collaborative album to date. Those offering their own interpretation of the band’s legacy include superstar Sia, British singer Charli XCX, Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio), Nick Valensi (The Strokes), Johnny Marr (The Smiths) and Canadian movie blogger and indie rocker Adam Johnston (an Unkindness). The LP, produced by John Congleton (Franz Ferdinand, St. Vincent, Sigur Ros) and recorded at NYC’s famed studio The Magic Shop, also features vocals from Joan Jett, cross dressing comedian and singer John Roberts and The Gregory Brothers (founders of Songify the News). Laurie Anderson appears on a special hidden track on the CD version.

Blondie will bring their one-of-a-kind live magic to the stage when they kick off their North American co-headlining Rage and Rapture Tour with Garbage on July 5th. Tickets are on-sale now. The band has also announced a return to the iconic Roundhouse in London on May 3rd to celebrate the release two days later of their remarkable new album.