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The Get Up Kids share video for new single 'The Problem Is Me'
The Get Up Kids share video for new single 'The Problem Is Me'
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 20:06
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The Get Up Kids released the music video for new song “The Problem Is Me,” the second preview of their forthcoming first album in eight years, Problems, produced by Grammy Award-winner Peter Katis (Kurt Vile, The National) and set for release May 10th, 2019 via Polyvinyl Record Co.

The joyfully swinging track explores the notion of embracing your own romantic dysfunction. Matt Pryor explains, “The song is about a friend’s second divorce and about taking responsibility in a relationship. For me, the song is about self care. Acknowledging personal faults and trying to work on them."

The video was filmed on Super 8 and is director Shawn Brackbill’s third collaboration with the band after his narrative-driven clips for “I’m Sorry” and “Better This Way” from 2018’s Kicker EP. Brackbill says, “We were very happy with how those turned out but wanted to do something different this time around. The song is upbeat and fast-paced so we wanted to make a video that matches its energy. I have been working with The New York Times on some dance pieces and wanted to incorporate that into my video work here. We showcased several different genres, performed by some very talented dancers who are all friends of my daughter's ballet teacher."

The band today also announced headlining summer tour dates, including two nights in NYC at Bowery Ballroom on July 25th and Music Hall of Williamsburg on July 26th.

Tour Dates:

05/07 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle #
05/08 - Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Dynamo #
05/09 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Zappa #
05/10 - Leipzig, Germany @ Conne Island #
05/11 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage #
05/13 - Bologna, Italy @ Locomotiv #
05/14 - Milan, Italy @ Magazzini Generali #
05/16 - Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz #
05/18 - Madrid, Spain @ Independance Club #
05/20 - Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie #
05/21 - Wiesbaden, Germany @ Schlachthof #
05/22 - Berlin, Germany @ SO36 #
05/23 - Cologne, Germany @ Luxor #
05/25 - Leeds, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival North
05/26 - Hatfield, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival South
07/10 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi $
07/11 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom $
07/12 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn $
07/13 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl $
07/14 - Gainesville, FL @ High Dive $
07/16 - Miami, FL @ The Ground $
07/17 - Orlando, FL @ The Abbey $
07/19 - Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern $
07/20 - Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle $
07/21 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle $
07/23 - Richmond, VA @ Broadberry $
07/24 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar $
07/25 - New York City, NY @ Bowery Ballroom $
07/26 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg $
07/27 - Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents $
# w/ Muncie Girls
$ w/ Great Grandpa