Genre-bending singer, songwriter, and fashion tastemaker THE BLSSM has announced their highly-anticipated sophomore EP PURE ENERGY, out Friday, April 29 via Fueled By Ramen. The new offering is available to pre-save HERE.
In advance of the new EP, the LA-based artist has also shared “NOT TODAY,” the second single from the EP, along with an official music video directed by frequent collaborator Sophie Hur. The anthemic song channels 90’s nostalgia fused with THE BLSSM’s pop sensibilities, culminating in another standout track from the rising artist. They also teamed up again with Nick Long (Avril Lavigne, Oliver Tree, JXDN), who co-produced and co-wrote the track with them.
“‘NOT TODAY’ echoes both my day-to-day triumphs and anguish,” THE BLSSM explained. “It was written about the small nuances of joy I thieve, collect, and steal to keep in my pocket to get me through an ever rat-race agenda of wanting more, wanting everything and wishing. Sonically, it captures my influences retold and revived into my own sonic palette.”
They added, “With production from my Dad Mark Lizotte, Suzy Shinn, and written alongside Nick Long – these people being all close to my heart – the song was written with intimacy and celebration and feels like a pure extension of my personality. If I had my own TV show, this would be the theme song.”
Additionally, THE BLSSM collaborated with independent fashion designer Jessica Kao to curate and create their custom outfit worn in the video.
In celebration of PURE ENERGY, THE BLSSM will provide direct support for Role Model on his massive North American tour this spring. THE BLSSM will also play Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL on Saturday, May 21 and Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival in Las Vegas in September. Tickets are available now HERE.
THE BLSSM ON TOUR:
April 13 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House * [SOLD OUT]
April 26 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole * [SOLD OUT]
April 28 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio *
April 29 – Houston, TX @ White Oak *
April 30 – Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn * [SOLD OUT]
May 3 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Rev Live *
May 4 – Orlando, FL @ Plaza Live *
May 6 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety *
May 7 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel *
May 10 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5 *
May 11 – Boston, MA @ Royale * [SOLD OUT]
May 13 – Montreal, QC @ L’Astral * [SOLD OUT]
May 14 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth * [SOLD OUT]
May 16 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland *
May 18 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury *
May 19 – Nashville, TN @ Basement East *
May 21 – Gulf Shores, AL @ Hangout Music Festival
May 24 – Denver, CO @ Gothic *
May 25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Depot *
May 27 – Portland, OR @ Wonder *
May 28 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore *
May 29 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox *
June 17 – Charlotte, NC @ Underground *
June 19 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club *
June 21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls *
June 22 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts *
June 24 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe *
June 25 – St. Louis, MO @ Pageant *
September 16-18 – Las Vegas, NV @ Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival
* Supporting Role Model