Today, rising rock artist Billy Tibbals shared his newest single “Hollywood Baby” via Silver Arrow Records. Produced by Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), the single harkens back to rock ‘n’ roll before it became simply ‘rock’; complete with driving pianos, swaggering guitar licks, and studio strings straight from Abbey Road, the song brings 70s glam into the 2020s. Though he maintains an attitude and sonic palette with classic raucous acts like T-Rex, David Bowie, or even The Damned, Tibbals’ vigor and charm steer him into his own lane. Perhaps he shares more in common with Destroyer’s Dan Bejar, mining old tropes for a new era with a wink and a nudge.
The release follows Tibbals’ debut single “Onwards and Upwards,” written and recorded at home in his parents’ garage at the height of lockdown times. Complementing the reflective sensibilities of the A-Side, “Lucy” tells a story of marital disputes between an estranged elderly couple. Tibbals will also be embarking on a massive North American tour in support of Mac Saturn later this month. Tour dates and tickets are available here.
Moving from London to Hollywood back in 2014, Billy Tibbals quickly found a love for the place with its many eccentricities and cast of Tinseltown oddballs. Combining the influence of his new found home with an eclectic taste in music, much of which was formed during his upbringing in London, Billy presents a unique and fantastical view of the world around us. Graduating from high school in the midst of a global pandemic, he holed up in his parents garage, spending countless hours composing songs that reflect his experiences growing up.
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Billy Tibbals Live Dates w/ Mac Saturn:
Jan 24 Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Live
Jan 25 Cleveland, OH @ HOB – Cambridge Room
Jan 27 Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
Jan 28 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater (Underground)
Jan 29 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Jan 31 Portland, ME @ Portland House of Music
Feb 1 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Showcase Lounge
Feb 2 Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry
Feb 4 New York, NY @ Racket
Feb 5 Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
Feb 7 Montreal, QC @ L’esco
Feb 8 Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
Feb 9 Buffalo, NY @ Oxford Pennant Stage at Town Ballroom
Feb 16 Indianapolis, IN @ The Hi-Fi
Feb 17 St Louis, MO @ Pop’s
Feb 18 Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
Feb 19 Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall
Feb 21 Dallas, TX @ HOB Cambridge Room
Feb 22 Houston, TX @ HOB Bronze Peacock
Feb 23 Austin, TX @ 3ten @ ACL Live
Feb 25 New Orleans, LA @ Parish @ HOB
Feb 27 Nashville, TN @ The End
Feb 28 Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
Mar 2 Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
Mar 3 Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend
Mar 14 Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
Mar 15 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
Mar 17 Wichita, KS @ John Barleycorn’s
Mar 18 Colorado Springs, Co @ Black Sheep
Mar 19 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Mar 22 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
Mar 23 San Francisco, CA @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall
Mar 25 Seattle, WA @ Funhouse
Mar 26 Vancouver, BC @ Cobalt
Mar 27 Portland, OR @ Mission Theater
