American folk rock artist Tomberlin has announced her new album, “i don’t know who needs to hear this…“, out April 29th via Saddle Creek. To mark the occasion she has shared a video for the album’s lead single “happy accident.”
“‘happy accident’ is a song about relational obscurity. Trying to sort out who you are or who you were to someone,” says Sarah Beth Tomberlin of the song. “Is this relationship romantic or is it just sex? Do you want to spend time with me or are you just bored? Do I make my own decisions that are good for me or are my decisions predominantly based on what I think you might want or need? I was kind of walking through moments in previous relationships in my life. I wanna know why someone wants to get to know me. Do you want to know me or just your idea of me? Do I want to know you or just my idea of you?”
The track features Cass McCombs on guitar, Felix Walworth on drums and Philip Weinrobe, who also co-produced the album, on bass.
Last month, Tomberlin shared a first taster of the album, releasing “idkwntht,” which saw significant support in both the UK and internationally. The FADER said of the single that “each line [is] written like it is gently tracing the outline of some healing scar.”
To support the album’s release, Tomberlin has announced a hugely-anticipated trip over to the UK for her first dates here since 2019.
April
28 Margate – Caves
29 Nottingham – Rough Trade
May
1 Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
2 Manchester – Yes (Basement)
3 Edinburgh – Voodoo Rooms
4 Birmingham – Cuban Embassy
5 London – St Matthias Church
6 Cardiff – Clwb For Bach
7 Brighton – Kmedia Studio
8 Dublin – The Grand Social