Swedish indie pop/rock band, Peter Bjorn and John, are closing in on the launch of a U.S. tour, playing their 2006 album, Writer’s Block in full. Kicking off May 9, the tour marks their first stateside shows in six years, and includes an appearance at Just Live Heaven Festival, Pasadena, CA on May 10th, alongside Vampire Weekend, Rilo Kiley, Bloc Party and TV on the Radio. Find live listings and more below.
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Writer’s Block is widely regarded as one of the most influential albums of the mid-2000s. The album’s single “Young Folks,” featuring Victoria Bergsman, became an era-defining anthem, earning widespread and long-lasting acclaim. The song’s infectious whistling has been spotlighted in numerous cultural discussions. In addition, the song was featured prominently in two of the period’s 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 Can’t Tell Me Nothing, and in 2009 Drake sampled “Let’s 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 Writer’s Block in its entirety, along with other beloved hits from Peter Bjorn and John’s extensive discography. The band’s 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
09 May: San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
10 May: Pasadena, CA @ Just Like Heaven
13 May: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
14 May: Denver, CO @ Bluebird
16 May: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
17 May: Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
19 May: Toronto, ON @ Great Hall
21 May: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
22 May: Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
23 May: Washington DC @ Black Cat
24 May: Miami, FL @ ZeyZey
In a new SPIN feature, the band’s Peter Morén sat down with Liza Lentini and shared the five albums he can’t live without, reflected on the power of physical formats, and dropped gems about Chet Baker, Nick Drake, and Swedish legend Stina Nordenstam. Check out the full piece here: https://www.spin.com/2025/04/5-albums-i-cant-live-without-peter-moren-of-peter-bjorn-and-john/
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