Cold War Kids are back with another impressive new track from their upcoming self-titled studio album. Released today (October 13), “Blame” finds frontman Nathan Willet using the wisdom of time passed to recalibrate his relationship.
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“When you start off young together, one person is always going to evolve before the other,” he shares. “So to stay together, I had to catch up, take responsibility, take the blame for my absence and selfishness to move forward.”
Their groovy, confessional, and heartfelt single is the fourth pre-release cut shared from Cold War Kids, due out on November 3 via AWAL. The band’s tenth studio album features 12 tracks that expand upon the beloved indie rock outfit’s funky, pop-infused trademark soundscape.
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Next year, Cold War Kids will embark on an extensive headlining tour supporting their upcoming LP. The trek will kick off on January 31 with a performance in San Francisco and continue onto cities across the U.S. through the end of March. Indie pop duo Hovvdy and talented singer/songwriter Joe P will serve as support on select dates.
You can view a complete list of upcoming tour dates below. Additional information on the live shows, including ticketing options, can be found by visiting Cold War Kids’ official website.
Listen to “Blame” below:
Cold War Kids 2024 Tour Dates
January 31 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore^
February 1 – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom^
February 2 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre^
February 3 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre^
February 5 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory^
February 6 – Bozeman, MT @ The ELM^
February 8 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen^
February 9 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre^
February 10 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre^
February 13 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom^
February 15 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues^
February 16 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues^
February 17 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater^
February 23 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed#
February 24 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue#
February 26 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues#
February 27 – Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre#
February 28 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues#
March 1 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall#
March 2 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall#
March 3 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore#
March 5 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club#
March 8 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz#
March 9 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre#
March 15 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post*
March 16 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst*
March 18 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park*
March 20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre*
March 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre*
March 23 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy + Harriet’s*
^ – with Hovvdy
# – with Joe P
* – support TBA
Photo by Sean Flynn, Courtesy of Grandstand Media
