Oklahoma-based band Broncho present a new single, “I Swear,” off of Natural Pleasure, their first new album in six years, out April 25th. In conjunction, they announce a massive North American tour. Each track on Natural Pleasure is meticulously crafted, and today’s “I Swear” marries the sing-along energy of their 2014 breakout “Class Historian” with a downtempo, more mesmeric pulse. Its instantly addictive “da da da da da” refrain will feel like a homecoming for longtime fans. “I’ Swear’ had been running around in my head for years until I finally did something about it,” says Ryan Lindsey. “I always knew it would be on this record somehow.” The accompanying video was directed by the band and filmed in their hometown of Tulsa.
Broncho – Ryan Lindsey (vocals, guitar), Ben King (guitar), Penny Pitchlynn (bass), and Nathan Price (drums) – has always been synonymous with reinvention, and Natural Pleasure marks their boldest transformation yet. Since 2014, they’ve been at the forefront of indie innovation, finding fans in legends like Josh Homme, Jack White, and Hayley Williams. Their music has been featured in iconic shows like HBO’s Girls and FX’s Reservation Dogs. Despite national recognition, Tulsa remains their spiritual home, a city whose musical lineage—from Leon Russell and JJ Cale to The Flaming Lips—infuses every note they play.
Natural Pleasure, the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s Bad Behavior, is a kaleidoscopic dreamscape where lo-fi textures collide with psychedelic wonder. One of Broncho’s most defining features is Lindsey’s unmistakable vocal delivery—a phenomenon in its own right. His lyrics are often enigmatic, delivered in a way that feels like an instrument of pure emotion rather than straightforward storytelling. At first listen, it may be impossible to catch a single word, yet the emotional intensity he summons is undeniable. It’s a rare and uncanny ability—one that connects listeners to the music on a visceral level before the lyrics fully reveal themselves. It’s a testament to his singular artistry: instantly recognizable and deeply affecting.
Broncho’s live show is one not to miss. For over a decade, they’ve been selling out shows all across the world, from sweaty clubs to massive rooms while opening for bands like Queens of the Stone Age. They’ll play songs from Natural Pleasure, plus favorites from across their beloved discography. Tickets are on sale this Friday at 10am local time.
Pre-order Natural Pleasure
Watch the “Funny” Video
Listen to “Imagination”
Broncho tour dates
Sat. June 14 – Tulsa, OK @ Guthrie Green
Tue. June 17 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
Wed. June 18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
Thu. June 19 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
Fri. June 20 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
Sat. June 21 – Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
Sun. June 22 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
Thu. June 26 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
Fri. June 27 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
Sat. June 28 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
Thu. July 17 – Fort Worth, TX @ Tannahill’s Music Hall
Fri. July 18 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
Sat. July 19 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
Sun. July 20 – New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina’s
Tue. July 22 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
Wed. July 23 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
Thu. July 24 – Washington, DC @ Union Stage
Fri. July 25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brendas
Sat. July 26 – Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
Wed. Aug. 6 – Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
Thu. Aug. 7 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
Fri. Aug. 8 – Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
Sat. Aug. 9 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
Sun. Aug. 10 – Detroit, MI @ The Shelter
Tue. Aug. 12 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
Wed. Aug. 13 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
Thu. Aug. 14 – Nashville, TN @ TBA
Fri. Aug. 15 – Lexington, KY @ The Burl
Sat. Aug. 16 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
Keep your mind open.
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