Dropkick Murphys have just released the digital edition of their timely and passionate new album For The People via the band’s Dummy Luck Music / Play It Again Sam label. The vinyl and CD release will follow October 10 and will include 5 bonus tracks.
As the band’s 13th studio album, For The People shows courage and confidence, speaking up against the injustices happening in the United States, and doing so with the strength and power that harkens back to Dropkick Murphys’ earliest punk rock roots. For The People is more than a title. It’s a heartfelt stance, a declaration of who this band is – and who they’ve always been. Whether writing about politics, family, friends or simply “life” on For The People, the stories run deep, the memories push hard, and the joy remains infectious.
To drive the message home further, For The People is accompanied by an album cover created by renowned social/political artist Shepard Fairey’s design firm Studio Number One and depicts a black rose, symbolizing change, renewal, new beginnings, courage, confidence, strength and power.
The album is led by the first single, “Who’ll Stand With Us?,” which empowers listeners to take action. It’s a call for unity, a return to sanity, and a look at what – and who – is really dividing us, joined by a powerful video that depicts the disturbing reality of people disappearing in the United States. MeidasTouch Network, the U.S.-based pro-democracy news podcast (and the #1 podcast in the U.S. and Canada), took note, shared the video, and has shown ongoing support for the band’s efforts to stand up against injustice.
Notably, Ken Casey was also interviewed by Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor In Chief of The Atlantic, for a profile on Dropkick Murphys and For The People. As Goldberg observed, “Fury runs like a red streak through For The People.”
To celebrate the release of For The People, Dropkick Murphys have two special appearances scheduled in the Boston area:
Friday, July 11 – Dropkick Murphys Night At Fenway Park In Boston, MA
Fans can enjoy a night of fun with Dropkick Murphys and the Boston Red Sox and can take home a limited edition Dropkick Murphys’ “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” bobblehead when they purchase tickets here: https://www.redsox.com/dropkick. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Dropkick Murphys’ official charity, The Claddagh Fund, which has raised over $20 million to support non-profit organizations that are focused on children, veterans and addiction recovery. (Note: The band is not performing at the game.)
Saturday, July 12 – Free For The People Album Release Show In Quincy, MA
Dropkick Murphys invite fans from around New England and elsewhere to join them at the free For The People Album Release Show in Quincy, Massachusetts, where the band formed in 1996. This free show is in connection with the Quincy400, celebrating the 400th year of the city’s settlement. The stage for Dropkick Murphys performance will be located at Hancock Street at The Common in Quincy Center and the event starts at 4:00 PM.
About a week later, Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will continue to share their message of fighting for what’s right during the co-headlining U.S. Summer Of Discontent Tour from July 22 through August 17. See below for all current Dropkick Murphys’ tour dates, including the Summer Of Discontent Tour, North American festivals (Punk In The Park Denver, Warped Tour Long Beach, Rock La Cauze, Seisiún, CityFolk, Riot Fest and Furnace Fest), as well a fall European headlining tour. Find more info at: https://dropkickmurphys.com/tour/.
North American Tour Dates
July 12 – Quincy Town Center, Quincy, MA (Free Event)
July 20 – Punk in the Park, Denver, CO
July 22 – BECU Live at Northern Quest, Spokane, WA (w/ Bad Religion)
July 23 – Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend, OR (w/ Bad Religion)
July 24 – Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, WA (w/ Bad Religion)
July 26 – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV (w/ Bad Religion)
July 26-27 – Warped Tour, Long Beach, CA
July 29 – Fox Theater, Oakland, CA (w/ Bad Religion)
July 30 – The Backyard, Sacramento, CA (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 1 – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre, Pocatello, ID (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 2 – The Union, Salt Lake City, UT (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 4 – Grinders, Kansas City, MO (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 5 – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 6 – Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B, Buffalo, NY (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 8 – Rock La Cauz, Victoriaville, Canada
Aug 9 – The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York, NY (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 10 – Jacobs Pavilion, Cleveland, OH (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 12 – Pier Six Pavilion, Baltimore, MD (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 13 – Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, NJ (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 15 – Ovation Hall @ Ocean Casino, Atlantic City, NJ (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 16 – Bank NH Pavilion, Gilford, NH (w/ Bad Religion)
Aug 17 – Mich Ultra SummerStage At Tags, Big Flats, NY (w/ Bad Religion)
Sep 6 – Seisún, Boston, MA
Sep 13 – CityFolk 2025, Ottawa, Canada
Sep 20 – Riot Fest 2025, Chicago, IL
Oct 4 – Furnace Fest 2025, Princeton, AL
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