California-based indie-pop band, almost monday have released their first single of 2023, “only wanna dance” today. The follows previously released singles, “cough drops,” “sunburn,” and “sun keeps on shining” in 2022 and marks an evolution in the band’s style, combining fast-paced drum beat and striking guitars to quickly become a fan favorite on their most recent tour. Listen to the track now below.
“only wanna dance” is accompanied by a music video shot by Jack Revell & Kelly Hammond, which can be seen now below. Depicting the band running around in various scenarios and time periods, the accompanying music video perfectly matches the track’s energy while showcasing the band’s personality.
almost monday just concluded their 2023 “only wanna dance” headline tour, spanning across North America and selling out venues in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City. The tour follows on the heels of the band’s monumental 2022, consisting of a South and North American tour with The Driver Era, with several sold-out stops including Pier 17 in New York City and ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin. Praised by critics for their lively and infectious performances, 2022 saw the bands making their mark on the festival scene, with performances at Governor’s Ball, WonderBus Music & Arts Festival, Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival, and Innings Festival and wrapped up the year with headline shows in Japan and South Korea. Continuing their festival streak and racking up over 140 million streams to date, almost monday will perform at WonderRoad Festival in Indianapolis this June.