HUMBIRD ANNOUNCES FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
RIGHT ON (APRIL 12, 2024), HER MOST ELECTRIC, PLAYFUL, & METTLED EFFORT TO DATE
Title Track & Album Opener Out Now
MARCH DATES SUPPORTING INDIGO DE SOUZA
+ MAY HEADLINE TOUR
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Endurance in the face of uncertainty. Having the guts to try, even if you might be wrong. This is the central tenant of Humbird’s third full-length album, Right On, a radical ethos in this soap-box age, and an effort worth turning up the amps for, resulting in the project’s most electric, playful, mettled record yet. Right On is set for release April 12, and today, Humbird shares album opener and title track, “Right On.” Listen here: https://humbird.ffm.to/righton Siri Undlin, the Minnesota-native behind the moniker, first introduced this new collection of songs with “Cornfields and Roadkill,” an evocative nod to the American midwest in a sonic landscape reminiscent of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. She followed that with “Child of Violence,” a biting, psychedelic folk-rock exploration of the legacy and impact of white supremacy in middle America, and “Seven Veils,” a reflective, shimmery ode to the notion that dream and fantasies can be realized. Produced by Shane Leonard and featuring regular contributors Pat Keen (bass, synth, percussion) and Pete Quirsfeld (drums and percussion), Right On was tracked live to tape over the course of two muggy weeks in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The majority of the songs showcase the locked-in rock trio, a progression from the contemplative folk musings of Undlin’s previous releases. Even so, Right On incorporates friendly winks to the more whimsical, soundscape-y improvisations that audiences have come to expect from a Humbird performance – electrified, gritty, Midwest Americana with a little magic fairy dust thrown in. Siri Undlin grew up steeped in church choirs and traditional Irish ensembles, which eventually led to conducting extensive folklore and musical research around the world as a Watson Fellow. That work inspired years of DIY touring around North America, including performing around the twin cities one backyard at a time during the pandemic. Undlin continues to expand and experiment as a writer and bandleader in a way that is fluid with each season, and oddly suited for this particular moment. Following the surprise success of the self-released debut album Pharmakon and the pensive reflections of 2021’s Still Life, Right On is the next iteration in her process of witnessing the world in all its complexity and responding with candid consideration. Humbird will join Indigo De Souza on her Spring tour before heading out for her own headline dates in May following the album’s release. All dates are listed below. Stay tuned for more music and news from Humbird. |
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Humbird on tour: Sat, Mar 9 Red Wing, MN @ Anderson Center Supporting Indigo De Souza Wed, Mar 27 San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger Thur, Mar 28 Austin, TX @ Mohawk Fri, Mar 29 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall Sat, Mar 30 Dallas, TX @ The Echo Mon, Apr 1 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Tue, Apr 2 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre Wed, Apr 3 Boulder, CO @ Chautauqua Community House (headline) Sat, Apr 6 Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Sun, Apr 7 Columbus, OH @ Skully’s Music Diner Mon, Apr 8 Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Headline Dates Wed, Apr 17 Washington, DC @ Pearl Street Warehouse Thurs, Apr 18 New York, NY @ The Groove Thu, May 9 Omaha, NE @ Benson Theatre Fri, May 10 Kansas City, MO @ miniBar Sat, May11 St. Louis, MO @ Blue Strawberry Sun, May 12 Des Moines, IA @ XBK Tue, May 4 Davenport, IA @ Racoon Motel Wed, May 15 Iowa City, IA @ Englert Theater Thur, May 16 Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon Fri, May 17 Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus ClubSat, May 18 Appleton, WI @ Gibson Music Hall Sun, May 19 Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern Thur, May 30 Duluth, MN @ Sacred Heart Music Center Fri, May 31 Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club Sat, June 1 Eau Claire, WI @ Stone’s Throw Festival June 21-23 Mount Solon, VA @ Roots Music Festival |
Right On Tracklist:
1. Right On
2. Cornfields and Roadkill
3. Blueberry Bog
4. Child of Violence
5. Seven Veils
6. Ghost On The Porch
7. Fast Food
8. Quickest Way
9. Song For The Seeds
