Umphrey’s McGee Release New Track “Looks”

Umphrey’s McGee have released a dynamic new track “Looks.” PRESS HERE to listen to the song which premiered via Paste. Featuring a defiant bass strut and percussive wallop,”Looks” combines 80’s tinged progressive rock with contemporary beat production. This announcement comes just a few days before the release of the band’s wide-ranging 11th studio album it’s not us, out this Friday January 12th.

Comprised of 11 vibrant songs the LP is a dynamic statement album that showcases the versatility and world-class musicianship that is at the band’s core. By harnessing the energy of their live performances into the precision of their studio craft, it’s not us encapsulates a range that is rarely found in a single band and displays their most succinct and accessible songwriting to date. it’s not us is available NOW for pre-order. PRESS HERE for more information. Tune in to Sirius XM’s Jam On this week to listen to a track-by-track with keyboardist Joel Cummins and Program Director Ari Fink, where they will take listeners through each song and provide the inside story behind each track. The segment will air on January 8th and re-run at various times leading up to the album’s release – PRESS HERE for air times.

This week will also kick off the band’s ‘it’s not us’ headline tour. The tour will include anintimate album release party in the band’s hometown on January 14th at The Park West in Chicago, where they will perform a storytellers set that will give fans a look into the creation of the new project. Soon after, they will head to New York City for a three-night residency at the Beacon Theatre January 19-21st, ending with an epic show marking Umphrey’s McGee’s official 20th birthday. PRESS HERE to check out the official tour teaser for an exclusive look at what’s to come. Full tour routing is below. For ticket info and more information, please visit http://www.umphreys.com/.

January 11                        Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
January 12                        Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre
January 13                        Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre
January 19                        New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre
January 20                        New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre
January 21                        New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre
January 25                        New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
January 26                        Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
January 27                        Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
January 28                        Jim Thorpe, PA @ Penn’s Peak
February 1                        Columbus, OH @ Express Live!
February 2                        Kalamazoo, MI @ Wings Event Center
February 3                        Kalamazoo, MI @ Wings Event Center
February 15                     Washington, DC @ The Anthem
February 16                     Asheville, NC @ ExploreAsheville.com Arena
February 17                     Asheville, NC @ ExploreAsheville.com Arena
February 18                     Tampa, FL @ WhigFest Music & Arts Festival
March 7                             Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen
March 8                             Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen
March 9                             Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen
March 10                          Salt Lake City UT @ The Complex
March 14                          Missoula, MT @ The Wilma
March 15                          Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
March 16                          Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
March 17                          Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
March 22                          South Lake Tahoe, CA @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
March 23                          Oakland, CA @ The Fox Oakland
March 24                          Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
March 25                          San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park