For Immediate Release

May 20, 2022

FLIPTURN PAIR THE RELEASE OF “HALFWAY” AND “BROOKLYN BABY” OFF OF UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM

ON HEADLINE TOUR THIS SUMMER WITH PERFORMANCES ACROSS THE MAJOR FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

Photo credit: Amanda Laferriere

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Capturing two stories, one of Houston and one of Brooklyn, flipturn’s release of the double single “Halfway”/ “Brooklyn Baby” tells the same tale of a relationship coming apart thread by thread, city by city. The band today releases the two tracks independently, as another taste of their upcoming debut album slated to be released later this year. Listen to “Halfway”/ “Brooklyn Baby” HERE. Watch the lyric videos HERE and HERE.

With the same fleeting tenderness and beauty of the sun setting, “Halfway” pulls back the veil on the question of whether we are ready to commit and give ourselves completely to one person forever, or if we are only wanting to give them half of us. With unshakeable conviction and vulnerability, this track continues to exemplify how willing the band is to expose every wound within their art.

In “Brooklyn Baby,” the topic at hand shifts to the familiar fear of being alone. The delicately celestial track further reveals the sonic maturity associated with flipturn as they are moving into the era of their debut album.

“The main focus of the song is the question many of us face at some point or another as to whether we are in love with someone or if we are just simply incapable of being alone,” said lead singer Dillon Basse. “Two common traits I've found about myself from past relationships are dependency and a fear of loneliness. These traits have regrettably caused relationships to last longer than they probably should, which in the end was just unfair and especially cruel to the other person.”

The coupling of these two songs into one release feels like the sun and the moon; the existence of one gives further meaning to the other. Whether a sunset symbolizes the end or one step closer to the beginning, “Halfway” and “Brooklyn Baby” bring listeners into the often cyclical pattern of relationships of all kinds. 

Single artwork by Micah Lomel

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Back in March, flipturn independently released their single “Playground,” the first taste of what they have coming for listeners later this year. In just 10 days, the track amassed over 100,000 streams with help from placements on Spotify’s Grade A and Indie Arrivals playlists, as well as placements from over 6,000 independent playlist curators.

This week, the band will be playing at Hangout Music Festival, and then diving into a summer of touring and other major festivals like Bonnaroo, Levitate, and Lollapalooza. In August, the band will be hosting their very own festival, Playground Music Festival in Gainesville, FL. This city played a huge part in shaping the band and launching them to their now international acclaim. All tickets and upcoming shows can be found here and below.

2022 TOUR DATES

5/22 - Gulf Shores, AL - Hangout Music Festival

6/11 – Jacksonville, FL – Riverfront Plaza (free show)

6/19 - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

6/30 – Savannah, GA – District Live&

7/1 - Charleston, SC – Windjammer&

7/2 – Outer Banks, NC – Outer Banks Brewing Station&

7/3 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27&

7/5 – Atlantic City, NJ – Anchor Rock Club@

7/6 – Asbury Park, NJ – Wonder Bar@

7/8 - Marshfield, MA - Levitate Music Festival

7/9 – Amagansett, NY – Stephen Talkhouse

7/10 – Rowayton, CT – Bayley Beach

7/16 - Tampa, FL – Crowbar%

7/29 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza

8/27 – Gainesville, FL – Playground Music Festival

9/18 – Knoxville, TN – Newground Festival

10/21 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater

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All tour info here

ABOUT FLIPTURN

In the time since 2015, flipturn has mushroomed to reaches far beyond the walls of the Fernandina Beach garage they first practiced in. Built up by Dillon Basse (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Tristan Duncan (lead guitar), Madeline Jarman (bass), Mitch Fountain (synth), and Devon VonBalson (drums), the band is walking proof that the DIY approach is still alive and well in the modern music world. With over 50 million streams on Spotify alone, countless sold out shows across the US, and tours with Mt. Joy, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Wilderado, the band has a lead foot on the gas pedal. This year will see flipturn joining the prestigious lineups of Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees, Hangout, SunFest, and Levitate. Fans can also look forward to the band’s upcoming debut album and more headline shows to be announced.

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