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Switchfoot Releases "interrobang" via Fantasy Records

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originally published: 08/21/2021


GRAMMY Award-winning San Diego alt rock quintet Switchfoot released their latest album interrobang via Fantasy Records on August 20, 2021. The Tony Berg-produced (Phoebe Bridgers, Paul McCartney, Andrew Bird) and Tchad Blake-mixed (Fiona Apple, Arctic Monkeys, Sheryl Crow) record serves as the band's 12th full-length album release and follows 2019's Native Tongue. Also out today is the music video for focus track "lost 'cause."

Featuring 11 original tracks, interrobang includes previously released tracks “i need you (to be wrong),” “fluorescent” and “the bones of us.” Straying from their typical rock sound, the new album opts for a raw 60’s era pop-infused feel, influenced by working with producer Tony Berg. Penned through the pandemic, interrobang is an album that celebrates the journey when the destination is unsure. It illustrates the contrast between joy and pain, faith and doubt, and marks a bold new creative peak for the multi-platinum rockers. Named after the punctuation symbol used to capture the intentions of both a question mark and an exclamation point, ‘interrobang’ is a juxtaposition of inquiry and passion, confusion and urgency.

“We find the title to be the perfect punctuation for the year that we’ve had: a question mark on top of an exclamation mark. Two disagreeing symbols juxtaposed on top of each other,” said Switchfoot frontman and songwriter Jon Foreman. “This symbol sums up the past two years. Political tension, racial tension, economic disparity, a worldwide pandemic, and underneath it all, you and me: interrobang‽”

Accompanying today’s album release is the music video for “lost ‘cause” seen here. Filmed in the back of a tractor-trailer, the band offers an impassioned performance of the track, featuring projections of a bird’s-eye aerial timelapse of nighttime traffic as well as clips of swirling colorful hues. 

San Diego’s alt rock quintet Switchfoot has been continually breaking musical barriers in their 20+ career. They have sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their eleven studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum breakthrough ‘The Beautiful Letdown’ and 2009's Grammy Award-winning ‘Hello Hurricane’), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles and have had songs in numerous TV shows and movies. They have also performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world.




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Switchfoot has raised millions of dollars to aid kids in their community through their BRO-AM Foundation. Their emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock has earned Switchfoot a devoted and loyal global fan base. Switchfoot is: Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar), Drew Shirley (guitar) and Chad Butler (drums). 

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September 07, 2021 - St. Louis, MO - Saint Louis Music Park

September 08, 2021 - Kansas City, MO - Midland Theatre

September 10, 2021 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - SOLD OUT

September 11, 2021 - Salt Lake City, UT - Sandy City Amphitheater

September 13, 2021 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Federal Theatre




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September 14, 2021 - San Diego, CA - Cal Coast Credit Union OAT

September 16, 2021 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre

September 17, 2021 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery

September 18, 2021 - Bend, OR - Les Schwab Amphitheater

September 19, 2021 - Seattle, WA - Marymoor Amphitheater

September 21, 2021 - Missoula, MT - KettleHouse Amphitheater

September 23, 2021 - Fargo, ND - Bluestem Center for the Arts - Bluestem Amphitheater

September 24, 2021 - Minneapolis, MN - Armory

September 25, 2021 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee - SOLD OUT

September 26, 2021 - Indianapolis, IN - Amphitheater at White River State Park




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September 28, 2021 - Cincinnati, OH - Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center

September 30, 2021 - Chicago, IL - Radius

October 01, 2021 - Detroit, MI - Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

October 02, 2021 - Cleveland, OH - Nautica Pavilion

October 03, 2021 - Pittsburgh, PA - Robert Morris University - UPMC Events Center

October 07, 2021 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met Philadelphia

October 08, 2021 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavilion

October 09, 2021 - New York, NY - The Rooftop at Pier 17 

October 10, 2021 - Washington, DC - The Anthem

October 12, 2021 - Louisville, KY - The Louisville Palace Theater

October 14, 2021 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

October 15, 2021 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater

October 16, 2021 - Greenville, SC - Bon Secours Wellness Arena

October 17, 2021 - Charleston, SC - North Charleston Coliseum 

October 19, 2021 - Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP 

October 21, 2021 - Austin, TX - Moody Amphitheater

October 22, 2021 - Houston, TX - Smart Financial Centre

October 23, 2021 - Dallas, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

October 24, 2021 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre

October 27, 2021 - Memphis, TN - Memphis Botanic Garden




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October 28, 2021 - Birmingham, AL - Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

October 29, 2021 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena

October 30, 2021 - Atlanta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

INTERROBANG TRACK LIST: 

1. beloved

2. lost ‘cause

3. fluorescent

4. if i were you

5. the bones of us 

6. splinter

7. i need you (to be wrong)

8. the hard way

9. wolves

10. backwards in time

11. electricity


 

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