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New York Trio Sunflower Bean (Julia Cumming, Jacob Faber, Nick Kivlen) have announced a new EP entitled ‘King Of The Dudes’. To celebrate the announcement, they share the first single “Come For Me” (premiered by Radio 1’s Annie Mac as the  ‘Hottest Record In The World’).

Julia explains,“This song was inspired by inner strength, power, and sexual freedom. In 2018 there is no time to waste and no time for shame. This song is a declaration of that. Do you really want to come for me? Do you really want to waste my time? The song is a dare, a threat, and a beckoning.”

The EP, produced by Justin Raisen (Sky Ferreira, Charlie XCX, Angel Olsen) and released on January 25th, 2019, follows on from the release of their second album Twentytwo in Blue earlier this year.

The band add, “This EP does not give a fuck, it’s reactionary, and a sharpened response to our times. Death, birth, aggression, addiction, and power. Twentytwo In Blue allowed us to find our strength and on King Of The Dudes we use it, no holds barred.”

Sunflower Bean (Julia Cumming, Jacob Faber, Nick Kivlen) will release their second album in a few weeks, and today they share an incredible, pageant-themed music video for their latest single “Twentytwo,” a song with a powerful and enduring message about resilience and pushing back against expectations.

Director Olivia Bee explains: “I loved metaphorically speaking about the reality of being a woman, but letting that reality exist whilst tapping into the magical blues of Twentytwo in Blue. This song showcases our strengths and individual beauties when we remove the masks that have been given to us by our society, and I wanted the video to reflect that.”

Sunflower Bean will release Twentytwo in Blue on March 23rd -- Pre-order HERE.  Watch the video via Urban Outfitters below.

Sunflower Bean have announced their second record Twentytwo in Blue will be released on March 23rd when all members of the band – Julia Cumming, Jacob Faber and Nick Kivlen – will be 22 years old. The album comes almost two years and two months after the release of their critically acclaimed 2016 debut album Human Ceremony.

Co-produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Jacob Portrait (who also mixed the record) and HC-producer Matt Molnar of Friends, Twentytwo in Blue shows Sunflower Bean stay true to their guitar band core and classic rock-inspired roots, while exploring new sonic textures with more direct and progressive themes.  See here for album art and tracklisting and pre-order HERE.

To celebrate the album announce Sunflower Bean share a new single, and follow up to “I Was A Fool”, entitled “Crisis Fest” which comes with an Andy DeLuca-directed documentary style music video, both a homage to the NYC DIY community and a nod to the era of CBGB’s below.

Sunflower Bean today share their prom-inspired music video for I Was A Fool. In addition, the band have also extended their 2018 headline tour, which includes their biggest UK headline show to-date at London’s KOKO, to mainland Europe. Adding dates in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and more.  Tickets and details for all shows are available HERE.

Delighted to announce that Sunflower Bean have signed with ourselves, and our close US friends Mom & Pop, and today share their first new single since releasing their critically acclaimed debut album Human Ceremony in 2016. “I Was A Fool” is a dreamy sun-kissed nugget with both female and male lead vocals that take the track to pop heaven.

You can also watch Sunflower Bean’s prom-inspired music video for “I Was A Fool” exclusively on Apple Music HERE.

In addition, Sunflower Bean also announce a UK headline tour, which includes their biggest UK headline show to-date at London’s KOKO. They will also open for Wolf Alice’s UK tour which commences next week, followed by a North American tour opening for Sleigh Bells early next year. Tickets for the 2018 UK Tour will go on sale on Friday 10th November from HERE.

“I Was A Fool” is out now digitally and will be released on limited edition one-sided 7” on December 8th, pre-order now, from Rough Trade.