Bright Eyes are surprising fans today with a new single entitled “1st World Blues.” The ska-tinged song tackles the impact of American capitalism in current world affairs that will surely get you moving and thinking.
The new track is being shared along with a music video directed by Jared Sherbert and featuring animations by Sparks Studios. The visual was shot on a hot summer day in Brooklyn, NY, featuring familiar faces like pro skater Nelly Morville, The So So Glos and producer/musician/mixer Adam Reich, and introducing: Butter the dog. Watch it above.
Stream the track and watch the lyric video below.
Don’t miss Bright Eyes when they return to the road August 26 to perform in Ojai, CA, before heading to Vancouver and then Seattle for Bumbershoot Festival.
Bright Eyes 2025 Tour Dates:
Tuesday, Aug 26 – Ojai, CA – Libbey Bowl
Wednesday, Aug 27 – Sonoma, CA – Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Thursday, Aug 28 – Forest Grove, OR – McMenamins Grand Lodge
Friday, Aug 29 – Vancouver, BC – Malkin Bowl
Saturday, Aug 30 – Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot 2025
Monday, Sep 1 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Tuesday, Sep 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
Wednesday, Sep 3 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas
Thursday, Nov 27 – Singapore, Singapore – Capitol Theatre
Wednesday, Dec 3 – Osaka, Japan – Yogibo META VALLEY
Thursday, Dec 4 – Tokyo, Japan – EX THEATER ROPPONGI
Tickets can be purchased at thisisbrighteyes.com/tour
