Singer-songwriter KennyHoopla releases a new single ‘New America//’ featuring The Strokes’ guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. Arriving on Juneteenth, the song delves into themes of cyclical inequality, generational trauma, and the illusion of progress as it examines how America repackages it’s past rather than reckoning with it.
KennyHoopla shares his thoughts on the latest single below: “At its core ‘New America’ is a cynical play on words. Modern society sells us a vision of ‘newness,’ but underneath the fresh paint, America is just making the bed but hiding the mess underneath it. History is being rebuilt with the exact same old bricks; the house is just a different color, and the foundation is still stained by yesterday’s blood. We are still fighting the same battles for equality that our elders fought, but the conflict has moved from the streets to the screen. Every ounce of trauma is simply repurposed. Tragically, our progress is always paid for by martyrs, forcing us to lose someone or something just to gain an inch. The central lyric, ‘We’re falling up, it’s the story of my generation,’ captures this exhausting cycle. Almost winning by accident. Rather than offering a neat solution, this song is an analysis of our current reality more than it is at all an answer. This is my attempt to make my own personal political aimed anthem for my generation that I’d want to hear with my perspective.”
This new track showcases his dynamic new sound as he continues to collaborate with some of the most iconic names in 2000’s indie rock. When speaking on his work with Albert for this track, he shares: “It was a dream came true to finally make something with Albert – I grew up listening to The Strokes like we all did. It’s still unreal. His guitar playing is a call to assembly that was necessary for this record. He did it.”
“Working with Kenny on this was so special. He is definitely one of a kind. I’m happy people can finally hear it,” adds Albert Hammond Jr.
Fresh off the release of his fifth EP ‘conditions of an orphan//’, Kennyhoopla continues to embrace the music that he grew up with, digging deeper than ever into his own personal experiences. His previous EP received praise from outlets including DORK, FLOOD, Ones to Watch, AltPress, Brooklyn Vegan, Stereogum and more. VICE called him “a master of his craft” while Wonderland stated he is “back with a fire in his belly and a sharpness to his vision.”
Upcoming tour dates:
June 19th – Metronome Prague 2026 – Praha 9, Czechia
June 27th – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN
July 9th – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
July 10th – Moody Amphitheater – Austin, TX
July 11th – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX
July 14th – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
July 15th – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre – San Diego, CA
July 17th – Kia Forum – Inglewood, CA
July 18th – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA
July 19th – The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley – Berkeley, CA
July 24th – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Vancouver, British Columbia
July 25th – Marymoor Park – Redmond, WA
July 29th – Kettlehouse Amphitheater – Bonner, MT
July 30th – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
July 31st – Dillon Amphitheater – Dillon, CO
August 2nd – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO
August 3rd – The Astro – La Vista, NE
August 6th – Surly Brewing Festival Field – Minneapolis, MN
August 7th – Hunting Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island – Chicago, IL
August 8th – Saint Louis Music Park – Maryland Heights, MO
August 9th – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park – Indianapolis, IN