Blondie has released a new video for their new song “Fun,” the first track from their 11th studio album, Pollinator. The video starts with a space traveler hurtling through the galaxy among the kaleidoscopic animation. Once landed on Mars, a celestial rave led by Blondie breaks. Directed by Dikayl Rimmasch, most recently known for his work in Beyonce’s “Lemonade,” the “Fun” video is an escape from the current division the United States is experiencing.
With arrangements that are fast and fun, lyrics that are romantic and teasing, and infectious synth-stoked hooks that will have everyone on their feet, Blondie’s sound and sensibility is as fresh on Pollinator as when they first topped the charts. “This is music as it’s supposed to be,” says Debbie Harry, “Filled with spirit, fun and true soul.”
The band included many known artist to collaborate on this album including superstar Sia, Blood Orange frontman Dev Hynes, British singer Charli XCX, Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio), Nick Valensi (The Strokes) and others. The LP was produced by John Congleton (Franz Ferdinand, St. Vincent, Sigur Ros) and recorded at NYC’s famed studio The Magic Shop. Pre-order Pollinator available in CD, digital and heavy weight vinyl formats as well as a limited edition 7″ box set.
BLONDIE & GARBAGE’S THE RAGE AND RAPTURE TOUR:
* w/ John Doe & Exene Cervenka
** w/ Deap Vally
July 5 – The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA*
July 7 – Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA*
July 8 – The Pearl Concert Theater, Las Vegas NV*
July 12 – Edgefield, Troutdale, OR*
July 14 – Idaho Center Amphitheatre, Nampa, ID*
July 16 – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Englewood, CO*
July 18 – Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO*
July 19 – Harrah’s Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino, Council Bluffs, IA*
July 21 – Mystic Lake Casino-Mystic Showroom, Prior Lake, MN*
July 22 – Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, IL*
July 25 – Artpark, Lewiston, NY**
July 26 – Sony Centre For Performing Arts, Toronto, ON**
July 28 – Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ**
July 29 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY**
July 30 – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Boston, MA**
August 1 – Beacon Theatre, New York, NY**
August 2 – Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA**
August 5 – The Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh, NC**
August 8 – Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena, Hollywood, FL**
August 9 – Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL**
August 11 – ACL Live, Austin, TX **
August 12 – Southside Ballroom, Dallas, TX**
