Iconic pop rock band Boys Like Girls have broken their musical hiatus with the release of their first new piece of music in 12 years. The long-awaited single, “Blood And Sugar,” is available to stream now here!
“12 years is a long time, an eternity almost. The entire life of a 7th grader. In 12 years we’ve changed as men and the world around us has changed even more,” the band wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. “We’ve said goodbye to some old friends, said hello to some new ones. That fearless youthful twinkle in the eye has been replaced by new calluses on the hands and heart and couple new grey hairs.”
The post continued, “Yet through the hibernation we’ve grown. Stronger, hungrier. Almost as pissed off and competitive as we we’re when we were kids. The fear of failure has dissipated and the identity we created as teenagers has taken on new life. Everything’s completely different. Yet…everything’s exactly the same. And exactly the way it should be. We hope you enjoy our new song. You certainly waited long enough for it.”
“You Certainly Waited Long Enough For It”
“Blood and Sugar” offers a raw and honest outlook on the human experience, diving into the idea of indulging in something that’s bad, despite being aware of the consequences.
“Thematically the song is fairly simple, an empty calorie relationship that’s so delicious you don’t care. You’re willing to deal with the crash,” explained Martin, Boys Like Girls’ lead singer. “It continues to beat you down yet you keep coming back for more pain…almost like you’ve learned to love it. Why this obsession? We’re only skin and bone. Humans. Just blood and sugar, really. I think everyone has an infatuation with something bad for them. Cigarettes. Sports gambling. Porn. Internet validation. Pills that change the way you feel. Buying too many shoes. I know I spend a lot of time trying to fill the empty hole where drugs used to be. I spend most of the time trying to fill that hole with ‘perfection.’ But in the end…nobody’s perfect. Hey, we’re only blood and sugar, right?”
The band has always been identifiable by their catchy hooks, relatable lyrics and intoxicating performances. Their newest song only proves that the group’s musical journey is far from over.
Watch The Official Music Video For “Blood and Sugar” Below
“Blood and Sugar” is only the first taste of what’s to come from the band, as they have already confirmed that more music is in the works and will be announced in the near future. Boys Like Girls’ also shared that fans can expect tour dates shortly for the group’s highly-anticipated next tour.
The “Love Drunk” singers’ comeback has already been welcomed with open arms by excited fans. Boys Like Girls’ social media posts on their return have gained great traction, with their first post on TikTok revealing their plans to make new music gaining more than 500K views in just 24 hours.
Additionally, Boys Like Girls also just announced their North America Speaking Our Language Tour, presented by Emo Nite. The 30-date run kicks off on September 17, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Produced by Live Nation, the trek will feature support from State Champs, Four Year Strong, 3OH!3, LOLO, The Summer Set, The Ready Set and Max Bemis on select dates.
To stay up to date on new music and the band’s touring plans, visit https://www.boyslikegirls.com.
September
17 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore+
18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
19 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle+
21 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans+
23 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution+
24 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando+
26 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater+
27 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center+
28 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory#
30 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren%
October
1 — Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium&
2 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas&
4 – San Diego, CA – SOMA%
6 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic†
8 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom†
10 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom†
11 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre†
13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot†
14 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium†
16 – Minneapolis, MN –The Fillmore Minneapolis†
18 Madison, WI – The Sylvee†
19 –Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom@
21 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland@
22 –Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit@
23 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre@
24 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY^
26 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall Fenway†
27 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom†
30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia†
31 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore Silver Springs†
November
1 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz†
Keys for support:
+ – Four Years Strong and LOLO
# – Four Years Strong, LOLO, Max Bemis
% – 3OH!3, LOLO
& – 3OH!3, LOLO, The Ready Set
† – The Summer Set, LOLO
@ – The Summer Set, LOLO, Every Avenue
^The Summer Set, LOLO, SayWeCanFly
Keys for support:
+ – Four Years Strong and LOLO
# – Four Years Strong, LOLO, Max Bemis
% – 3OH!3, LOLO
& – 3OH!3, LOLO, The Ready Set
† – The Summer Set, LOLO
@ – The Summer Set, LOLO, Every Avenue
^The Summer Set, LOLO, SayWeCanFly
