Alternative rock band, They Might Be Giants, made a guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night, where they performed Brontosaurus from their latest album, BOOK. The performance gave fans a taste of what to expect from their upcoming sold-out US tour that runs through the middle of July, as well as their upcoming tours in Australia and the UK later in the year.
The Story Behind the Song
John Linnell of TMBG recently shared the story behind the origins of the bands hit song Birdhouse in Your Soul in a recent episode of The Story Behind the Song. Linnell also spoke to Consequence about BOOK, the bands creative process, mixing pop with experimentation, and their excitement for getting back on the road. The bands upcoming tours will be a great opportunity for fans to hear more about the inspirations behind their latest album and their creative process.
US Tour Dates
Starting in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 10th, TMBG will embark on their sold-out US tour that runs through July 21st. The tour will feature stops in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Kansas City, Tulsa, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Pleasantville, NY. Fans can find tickets to their upcoming shows on their website.
Australian and UK Tours
Following their US tour, TMBG will head to Australia in October for a tour that will take them to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Later in November, they will be heading to the UK for shows in Southampton, Cambridge, London, Glasgow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Belfast, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, and Bristol. Fans in both Australia and the UK can expect a high-energy performance from the band that mixes pop, rock, and experimentation in their music.
Conclusion
They Might Be Giants continue to bring their unique blend of pop, rock, and experimentation to fans around the world. With their latest album BOOK and upcoming tours in the US, Australia, and the UK, fans have plenty of opportunities to experience their innovative sound live. As the band gets back on the road, fans can expect a creative and dynamic performance that showcases the inspirations behind their latest album.
1. Who are They Might Be Giants and what is their latest album?
2. Where did They Might Be Giants perform “Brontosaurus” and when was it aired?
3. What are the upcoming tour dates for They Might Be Giants and where will they be performing?
4. Who is John Linnell and what did he reveal about the origins of “Birdhouse in Your Soul”?
5. How can I purchase tickets for They Might Be Giants’ upcoming shows?
