22 September 2023 (Toronto, ON) –Today, Toronto based “collective” New West drops their mesmerizing new single “Cold Tea” out now via Giant Music/Republic Records/Universal Music Canada. It arrives ahead of their anxiously awaited debut album, Based On A True Story, releasing on October 20th.
“Cold Tea” stirs together acoustic guitar, airy synths, organic drums, and incisively introspective rhymes. It culminates on the anthemic chorus, “You say you miss the old me, but what the fuck does that mean? Don’t act like you know me, you’re just talking cold tea.” Ready to move on, it concludes with a proclamation of independence, “I’m just more myself these days.”
Speaking to their global appeal, the band just touched down in Indonesia for a showstopping set at Soundrenaline 2023. They notably brought out Indonesian Idol winner Nyoman Paul to the stage for a duet on their breakout smash “Those Eyes.” Of course, the crowd erupted in a rapturous response.
The song follows the release of their track “IYKYK” as well as their 2023 fan favorite bundle, homecoming / in my city. The package has gathered millions of streams in addition to inciting critical applause. Right out of the gate, A1234 professed, “They’re soaring anthems that make you feel as if you’re flying through the sky, whilst remaining completely grounded within their ideology,” and promised “New West always brings the goods.”
New West continues to enchant audiences worldwide on tour as well. They return stateside to perform in Austin, TX supporting Tegan And Sara on October 12 and at Austin City Limits on October 14th. They will also be opening for Charlotte Cardin on her US run. The tour includes stops at New York’s Irving Plaza on October 27th and two nights at LA’s The El Rey on November 6th & 7th. In addition they will be performing a headline gig at The Opera House in Toronto, Ontario on December 15.
Check out the full confirmed itinerary below and full tour dates www.newwest199x.com.
Earlier this year, the group made their late-night television debut with a showstopping performance of their smash “Those Eyes” on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! Watch HERE. The song has already reached over 800 million streams worldwide and is buzzing on the radio. The music video, directed by Sean Brown, sees the band performing in Los Angeles in a cinematic version of their unparalleled live performances.
Get ready for Based On A True Story this fall!
Tour Dates:
September 26th London, UK Colours
October 12th Austin, TX Emo***
October 14th Austin, TX Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023
October 24th Washington DC Union Stage*
October 25th Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall*
October 27th New York, NY Irving Plaza*
October 28th Philadelphia, PA The Foundry*
October 30th Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall*
November 5th San Diego, CA House of Blues*
November 6th Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theater*
November 7th Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theater*
November 9th San Francisco, CA The Independent*
November 11th Portland, OR Mission Theater*
November 12th Seattle, WA Neumos*
November 16th Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom*
November 17th Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom*
December 14th Toronto, ON The Opera House
December 15th Toronto, ON The Opera House
February 6th Ottawa, ON The Arena at TD Place*
February 8th Laval, QC Place Bell*
February 9th Laval, QC Place Bell*
February 10th Laval, QC Place Bell*
*Supporting Charlotte Cardin
** Supporting Kodaline
*** Supporting Tegan And Sara
