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Acclaimed Swedish indie-pop band Peter Bjorn and John are bringing their iconic albumWriters Block back to life on a highly anticipated U.S. tour in May 2025. This marks thebands first stateside tour in six years and commemorates the 19th anniversary of theirbreakthrough LP, originally released in 2006. The tour announcement comes on the heels of Peter Bjorn and John being announced for this years Just Live Heaven Festival in Pasadena, CA on May 10th, where they will be performing alongside X, X, and X.Writers Block is widely regarded as one of the most influential albums of the mid-2000s.The LP was one of Pitchforks Best New Music picks and had The Guardian calling it A delight, from start to finish. The albums single Young Folks, featuring VictoriaBergsman, became an era-defining anthem, earning widespread and long-lasting acclaim.The songs infectious whistling has been spotlighted in numerous cultural discussions and earlier this year The New York Times featured Young Folks in their In Praise of Whistling in Pop Music newsletter and playlist The Amplifier. In addition, the song was featured prominently in two of the periods biggest TV shows Gossip Girl and How I Met Your Mother.Furthermore, several album tracks caught the ear of some very well-known rappers. Kanye West rapped over Young Folks for his 2007 mixtape Cant Tell Me Nothing, and in 2009 Drake sampled Lets Call It Off on his track of the same name and Azealia Banks rapped over The Chills, retitling the track The Chill$.This milestone tour offers fans a chance to relive Writers Block in its entirety, along withother beloved hits from Peter Bjorn and Johns extensive discography. The bands innovative approach to songwriting and their knack for crafting timeless melodies have solidified their place as indie pop pioneers, and this tour promises to celebrate their enduring legacy. Confirmed dates are below and for the most up-to-date information please visit www.peterbjornandjohn.com.
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