Irish indie rock band The Academic have released poignant new single, “Homesick”, taken from their upcoming album, Sitting Pretty, out February 10th via Capitol Records. The new track marks a distinct contrast to what fans are used to hearing from The Academic, carried by a dreamy bassline, hypnotic melody and mature lyrics. The single arrives alongside a video shot in Dublin, in collaboration with Collective Film. Watch it now below.
“’Homesick’ was written at a time when we were touring relentlessly across America,” explains the band’s frontman Chris Fitzgerald, “it’s about accepting the difficulties in relationships, acknowledging how time and distance can put a strain on even our strongest connections.”
Produced by Nick Hodgson at London’s Snap studios Sitting Pretty is an album about navigating life in your 20s; the uncertainties and the ever-shifting sense of self. “It’s about the entrance into true adulthood and how that can alienate you from yourself, making you feel like you’re playing a supporting role in your own life,” the band explains, “In one moment feeling 100% certain about everything, only to become overwhelmed with feelings of aimlessness and lack of direction in the next.”
Staying true to the idiosyncrasies that have cultivated their ever-growing fanbase, The Academic are persistent in finding the fun and romance within the transience of it all. “Ultimately it’s about finding your feet, feeling the weight of time passing on your shoulders, and trying to enjoy the good times and meaningful relationships along the way.” Pre-order Sitting Pretty HERE.
In support of their new album, The Academic are gearing up for their 14-date The Sitting Pretty Tour in North America. The tour kicks off in Toronto, Canada on April 9, 2023 with a final date at famed Los Angeles venue The Troubadour on April 29. Get tickets HERE.
The Academic North American Headline Tour Dates
4/09/23 – Toronto, Axis Club
4/11/23 – Boston, The Sinclair
4/12/23 – New York, The Bowery Ballroom
4/14/23 – Philadelphia, The Foundry at the Fillmore
4/15/23 – Baltimore, Ottobar
4/17/23 – Chicago, Lincoln Hall
4/18/23 – Minneapolis, 7th Street Entry
4/21/23 – Denver, Globe Hall
4/22/23 – Salt Lake City, Soundwell
4/24/23 – Seattle, Madame Lou’s
4/25/23 – Vancouver, Biltmore Cabaret
4/26/23 – Portland, Holocene
4/28/23 – San Francisco, Brick + Mortar
4/29/23 – Los Angeles, Troubadour