Feb 2

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Blondie, featuring Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke, return with Pollinator, their 11th studio album, on May 5.

The first single, “Fun,” is available for download now on iTunes -- you can also stream it on the band’s YouTube channel.

Pollinator was recorded at The Magic Shop in New York City, the studio where David Bowie crafted his final two albums.

The album features collaborations with pop artists Sia, Charli XCX, and rockers Dev Hynes, Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio, Nick Valensi of the Strokes, and Johnny Marr of the Smiths. Additionally, Joan Jett performs on "Doom or Destiny” while Laurie Anderson appears on a special CD-only hidden track, "Tonight."

The album will be available on iTunes and Amazon in CD, digital, heavyweight vinyl, and a limited edition 7" box set. You can also pre-order a limited red heavyweight vinyl album from Blondie's store at Blondie.net, as well as an exclusive white heavyweight vinyl copy from independent retailers.

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[Edited 2/15/17 11:46am]

Three months notice! I might need a reminder end of April.

Here's the Pollinator track listing:

01. "Doom or Destiny"
02. "Long Time"
03. "Already Naked"
04. "Fun"
05. "My Monster"
06. "Best Day Ever"
07. "Gravity"
08. "When I Gave Up On You"
09. "Love Level"
10. "Too Much"
11. "Fragments"
12. "Tonight" (hidden track)

Wow, they're still doing it! Last time I saw Debbie Harry & co. around 2010 they put on a great show.

I'm happy to see so many old school bands still doing their thing,releasing new music and touring.Depeche Mode are putting out a new album too

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[Edited 2/4/17 16:53pm]

Her and Stein must really be in love.

SoulAlive said:

I'm happy to see so many old school bands still doing their thing,releasing new music and touring.Depeche Mode are putting out a new album too

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[Edited 2/4/17 16:53pm]

Me, too!

This song is a lot better than what I heard from Blondie's last two albums. I heard they brought in some younger artists to collaborate with like Charli XCX and Dev Hynes which seems to have reinvigorated them hopefully.

Blondie's tour dates:

07/05 -- Saratoga, CA, The Mountain Winery
07/07 -- Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara Bowl
07/08 -- Las Vegas, NV, The Pearl Concert Theater
07/12 -- Troutdale, OR, Edgefield
07/14 -- Nampa, ID, Idaho Center Amphitheatre
07/16 -- Englewood, CO, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
07/18 -- Kansas City, MO, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
07/19 -- Council Bluffs, IA, Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino
07/21 -- Prior Lake, MN, Mystic Lake Casino-Mystic Showroom
07/22 -- Highland Park, IL, Ravinia Festival
07/25 -- Lewiston, NY, Artpark
07/26 -- Toronto, ON, Canada, Sony Centre for Performing Arts
07/28 -- Red Bank, NJ, Count Basie Theatre
07/29 -- Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
07/30 -- Boston, MA, Blue Hills Bank Pavilion


08/01 -- New York, NY, Beacon Theatre
08/02 -- Philadelphia, PA, Mann Center for the Performing Arts
08/05 -- Raleigh, NC, The Red Hat Amphitheater
08/08 -- Hollywood, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena
08/09 -- Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Live
08/11 -- Austin, TX, ACL Live
08/12 -- Dallas, TX, Southside Ballroom

It's a joint headlining tour with Garbage! Two of my favorite bands. I want to see them but sadly they aren't coming to my area. Maybe they can add more dates soon?

Blondie's quirky video for the new single "Fun".

Blondie Starring in new AXS TV Concert Special