Dropkick Murphys’ new album ‘For The People’ shows courage and confidence, speaking up against the injustices happening in the United States, 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.
‘For The People’ will be released digitally on July 4th via the band’s Dummy Luck Music / Play It Again Sam, with the LP and CD release featuring 5 bonus tracks out October 10th. The poignant album cover was created by renowned social/political artist Shepard Fairey‘s design firm Studio Number One, and the album was produced and mixed by longtime Dropkick Murphys collaborator Ted Hutt.
‘For The People’ rises to its moment: an expression of humanity at a time of relentless dehumanization, a promise of hope in an era fueled by fear-mongering, a declaration of solidarity in an age of disunion, a defiant rebuttal to the charlatans and demagogues who seek to divide us for their own power and profit.
‘Who’ll Stand With Us?’ the album’s first single, is a call for unity, a return to sanity, and a look at what – and who – is really dividing us. It gets straight to the point: When the billionaires and broligarchs get done neutering society, what’s left for the rest of us? The song aims to frame class warfare for what it is. And, like all Dropkick Murphys songs, it empowers listeners to take action.
The powerful video for ‘Who’ll Stand With Us?’ was directed by Jon Vulpine and 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, will be posting the video, and has shown ongoing support for the band’s efforts to stand up against injustice.
Building on the band’s longtime relationship with the Boston Red Sox, on July 11th, fans can enjoy a night of fun during Dropkick Murphys night at Fenway Park which will feature a limited edition Dropkick Murphys’ ‘I’m Shipping Up To Boston’ bobblehead for those who 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.
North American Tour Dates
July 20th – Punk in the Park -Denver, CO
July 22nd – BECU Live – Northern Quest, Spokane, WA
July 23rd – Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR
July 24th – Dune Peninsula – Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, WA
July 26th – Grand Theatre – Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
July 26th-27th – Warped Tour – Long Beach, CA
July 29th – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA
July 30th – The Backyard – Sacramento, CA
August 1st – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre -Pocatello, ID
August 2nd – The Union – Salt Lake City, UT
August 4th – Grinders – Kansas City, MO
August 5th – Everwise Amphitheater – White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN
August 6th – Outer Harbor Live – Terminal B, Buffalo, NY
August 8th – Rock La Cauz – Victoriaville, Canada
August 9th – The Rooftop – Pier 17, New York, NY
August 10th – Jacobs Pavilion – Cleveland, OH
August 12th – Pier Six Pavilion – Baltimore, MD
August 13th – Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ
August 15th – Ovation Hall – Ocean Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
August 16th – Bank NH Pavilion – Gilford, NH
August 17th – Mich Ultra SummerStage – Tags, Big Flats, NY
September 6th – Seisún – Boston, MA
September 13th – CityFolk 2025 – Ottawa, Canada
September 20th – Riot Fest 2025 – Chicago, IL
October 4th – Furnace Fest 2025 – Princeton, AL