The Strumbellas Release Energetic New Single “Hard Lines”

Today, multi-Platinum, internationally acclaimed band The Strumbellas make a triumphant return with the release of their brand-new single “Hard Lines” via Glassnote Records. Following the release of their 2024 album, Part Time Believer, the upbeat, anthemic track finds the band once again delivering the vibrant, introspective sound that has earned them fans around the globe. Whether it’s in a mini-van (that somehow contained six band members and a drum kit) or a tour bus, The Strumbellas don’t quit, criss-crossing countries and continents to bring music to their fans. Through thick and thin, the band keeps singing, writing, recording, and performing and with “Hard Lines” they show no signs of slowing down.

Produced by GRAMMY nominated Chad Copelin (Sufjan Stevens, Christina Perri, Avril Lavigne, Train), “Hard Lines” signals the next chapter of The Strumbellas’ career: one that’s marked by growth, collaboration, and a refreshed creative vision.

“We’re living in a lonely world,” says pianist and vocalist David Ritter. “Whether it’s work or our home life or our screens, life seems cut up into smaller and smaller pieces all disconnected from each other. Hard Lines is about picking your way through the rubble of contemporary life and the hope that we can build things together again. It’s something we’re reminded of when we gather to write or rehearse songs, and when we get to play for people, that music brings us together, gives us some moments of connection that are hard to find these days.”

Since forming in 2008 and releasing their debut album My Father and the Hunter in 2012, The Strumbellas have become known for their heartfelt lyrics and irresistible melodies that inspire stomping, clapping, and singing along. The two-time JUNO Award winners built their reputation on dynamic follow-ups including 2013’s We Still Move on Dance Floors, 2016’s Platinum-certified breakout Hope, and 2019’s Rattlesnake, which cemented their place at the forefront of the alt-rock and alt-country scenes.

The Strumbellas’ hit single “Spirits” catapulted them to international fame, achieving 5x Platinum certification and earning Gold records in several countries, along with over 500 million streams to date. They topped the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, won an iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist, and performed on some of television’s biggest stages, including Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

With “Hard Lines”, The Strumbellas continue to strike that delicate balance between joy and reflection, reminding us all why they remain one of the most compelling and beloved alternative bands of the past decade.

The Strumbellas 2025 Tour Dates

July 18 – Gravenhurst, ON – Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival
July 19 – Sarnia, ON – Revelree Music Fest
July 31 – Burlington, ON – Music In The Garden
August 2 – Langford, BC – Soberfest
August 9 – Perth-Andover, NB – Larlee Creek Hullabaloo Fest
September 6 – Jasper, AB – Jasper Folk Fest
September 12 – London, ON – Rock the Runway
September 13 – Haverhill, MA – River Ruckus
November 26 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre