Arkells have shared their new single, “Past Life” featuring Cold War Kids via Virgin Music Label. The song is accompanied by their brand new music video, featuring a hilarious guest starring appearance from SNL alum and MacGruber star, Will Forte. Watch it now below.
“Last fall we were in LA working on music and had this driving 80’s song about being present in the moment, and liberating yourself from the past,” frontman Max Kerman explains. “We wrote the first verse and left the second one open, hoping that Nathan from Cold War Kids might be drawn to the collaboration. CWK were one of our early influences when we started our band, and we’ve been lucky enough to share the stage with them over the years, and honored to record this tune with them.”
Arkells also re-announced this summer’s hometown extravaganza – THE RALLY – live at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, with updated support from Mt. Joy, K.Flay and Haviah Mighty. Due to overwhelming demand, the event will have an increased capacity, with a new block of tickets available and on-sale now. With over 25,000 tix sold, this will be the biggest show to ever hit Hamilton – the ultimate celebration of live music, friends and community.
BLINK ONCE 2022 TOUR:
May 17 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
May 19 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
May 20 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
May 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
May 25 – Columbus, OH – A&R Bar
May 26 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
May 27 – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
June 25 – Hamilton, ON – The Rally
June 30 – Lake Cowichan, BC – Laketown Shakedown
July 2 – Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Jazz Festival
July 30 – Montreal, QC – Osheaga
July 31 – Saint John, NB – Area 506 Festival
Sept 9 – Berlin, GER – Lido
Sept 12 – Hamburg, GER – Knust
Sept 13 – Düsseldorf, GER – Zakk
Sept 15 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront Studio
Sept 16 – Bristol, UK – Thekla
Sept 17 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute 3
Sept 19 – Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
Sept 20 – Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor
Sept 22 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy
Sept 23 – London, UK – Brixton Electric
Sept 24 – Brighton, UK – Chalk
Oct 25 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Oct 28 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Oct 29 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
Nov 24 – Ottawa, ON – TD Arena