The Drums Release Biting New Single, “626 Bedford Avenue”

Jonny Pierce, aka The Drums, has entered a brave new lyrical world with an introspective new track titled “626 Bedford Avenue” from the forthcoming Brutalism, out April 5 on ANTI- Records.

The new album was announced back in January with the release of its lead single “Body Chemistry,” and both tracks highlight the vulnerability of Pierce’s vision for the future of his synth-driven project.

Pierce contextualized “626 Bedford Avenue” in a statement:

I’m a big believer in making yourself vulnerable in personal relationships, and keeping your guard down. This song talks about how I sometimes make myself fully emotionally available to people who can’t reciprocate because of their own insecurities, and the frustration that ensues … This song is my tongue-in-cheek exploration of those ideas—being kind, not taking shit from anyone, and learning to hold people accountable for their own choices, while still holding some empathy for them.

Listen to “626 Bedford Avenue” below and keep scrolling to see The Drums’ 2017 visit to the Paste Studio, along with their newly announced tour dates.

The Drums Tour Dates:

April
24 – Tustin, Calif. @ Marty’s On Newport
26 – El Paso, Texas @ Lowbrow Palace
27 – San Antonio, Texas @ Paper Tiger
29 – Omaha, Neb. @ The Waiting Room
30 – St. Paul, Minn. @ Turf Club

May
01 – Chicago, Ill. @ Metro
02 – Toronto, Ontario @ Phoenix Concert Theater
04 – Boston, Mass. @ Paradise Rock Club
07 – New York, N.Y. @ Mercury Lounge
08 – Asbury Park, N.J. @ Asbury Lanes
09 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ The Foundry at The Fillmore
10 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Warsaw
11 – Washington, D.C. @ The Black Cat
13 – Carrboro, N.C. @ Cat’s Cradle
14 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Exit/In
15 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Terminal West
16 – Orlando, Fla. @ The Beacham Theater
17 – Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. @ Revolution Live
18 – Tampa Bay, Fla. @ The Orpheum
20 – Pensacola, Fla. @ Vinyl Music Hall
21 – Houston, Texas @ White Oak Music Hall (Downstairs)
22 – Dallas, Texas @ Granada Theater
23 – Austin, Texas @ Emo’s

July
25 – San Francisco, Calif. @ August Hall
26 – San Francisco, Calif. @ August Hall
27 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Palladium
30 – San Diego, Calif. @ North Park
31 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Brooklyn Bowl

August
01 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Van Buren
02 – Albuquerque, N.M. @ Sunshine Theater
03 – Denver, Colo. @ Bluebird
06 – Portland, Ore. @ Wonder Ballroom
07 – Vancouver, B.C. @ Imperial
08 – Seattle, Wash. @ The Showbox