Multi-platinum, internationally acclaimed band The Strumbellas unveil “Holster”, the latest single from their forthcoming album Part Time Believer, out February 9 via Underneath a Mountain Records/The Orchard. “Holster”, a heartening track fraught with hope, showcases The Strumbellas’ boundless creative spirit and sonic versatility and follows previously released singles “Running out of Time”, “My Home is You”, and “Hold Me”; a dynamic addition to a highly-anticipated album that encapsulates the ongoing evolution of The Strumbellas and their artistry.
Dave Ritter, who handles piano, organ, percussion, and vocals shares, “Pieces of Holster have been around forever. It’s like that sometimes with Strumbellas songs, where a piece of a verse or a chorus bounces around between voice memos and demos for years before finding its home. The chorus always stuck with us but we could never quite figure it out until now. It’s about the feeling defeated and hopeful and the space in between, about how you feel when you’re down but you’re starting to see the way back up.
A lot of this album is about being two things at once: depressed and optimistic, doubtful and self-assured, defeated and victorious. When I listen to Holster, I feel the stretch between feeling like a failure and feeling like a hero. I hear the cry of someone who always almost overcomes their demons–who stumbles at the crucial moment every time–but comes roaring back, still believing that maybe this time they’ll come out on top.”
The Strumbellas are set to hit the road in support of the album with the kick-off of their North American Part Time Believer Tour on February 9 in Vancouver, BC. Making stops in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Philadelphia, New York, Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles, Portland, Denver, Chicago, and more, the Part Time Believer Tour promises an experience filled with memorable moments fans won’t soon forget – tickets are on sale now.
Since forming in 2008 and releasing their debut album, 2012’s My Father and the Hunter, the two-time JUNO award-winning alternative group have steadily shared follow-ups brimming with folk-tinged gusto, from 2013’s We Still Move on Dance Floors to 2016’s Platinum-certified Hope, which includes the 5x Platinum-certified single “Spirits” and Gold-certified single “We Don’t Know”, to 2019’s Rattlesnake, featuring Gold-certified single “Salvation”. Part Time Believer is a collection that signals The Strumbellas’ grand return and rebirth.
When live touring came to a standstill, The Strumbellas put every last bit of energy into perfecting this album, spending days behind the scenes composing and writing songs. Out of their sessions came nearly 50 tracks, which the band — now with Jimmy Chauveau on board as lead vocalist — whittled down to the 12 found on Part Time Believer. Shepherding the recording process along was producer Ben Allen (Gnarls Barkley, Kaiser Chiefs, Walk the Moon), with additional tracks produced by Keith Varon (Machine Gun Kelly, Lindsey Stirling), Stevie Aiello (Thirty Seconds To Mars), and Dave Schiffman (RHCP, The Killers, Adele). Packed with poignant lyrics surrounded by bombastic, folk-driven melodies, Part Time Believer continues The Strumbellas’ long-standing tradition of mood-meshing.
The Strumbellas 15-year career includes hundreds of millions of streams and millions of monthly listeners across DSPs, Gold Records in the US, France, Belgium and Italy, #1 Billboard Alternative Airplay charting, iHeart Awards and performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Now, with the release of Part Time Believer, 2024 is poised to be another successful year. Stay tuned for more from The Strumbellas soon.
2024 Part Time Believer Tour Dates
February 9 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom*
February 10 – Victoria, BC @ Capital Ballroom* SOLD OUT
February 13 – Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre*
February 14 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall*
February 15 – Saskatoon, SK @ Capitol Music Club*
February 16 – Regina, SK @ Casino Regina*
February 17 – Winnipeg, MB @ Festival du Voyageur
February 20 – Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre+
February 21 – Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre+
February 23 – Kingston, ON @ The Isabel Bader Centre+
February 24 – Toronto, ON @ History+
April 4 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Café Live~
April 5 – Boston, MA @ Sinclair~ SOLD OUT
April 6 – New York, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg~
April 7 – Washington, DC @ Atlantis~ SOLD OUT
April 9 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West~
April 10 – Nashville, TN @ Basement East~
April 12 – Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn~
April 13 – Dallas, TX @ Tulips~
April 14 – Houston, TX @ Last Concert Cafe~
April 16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom~
April 18 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up~
April 19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom~
April 20 – San Francisco, CA @ Independent~
April 21 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post~
April 23 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile~
April 24 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom~
April 26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge^
April 27 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater^
April 28 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theater^
April 30 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room^
May 1 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line^
May 2 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia^
May 4 – Detroit, MI @ El Club^
May 5 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom^
