girlfriends’ Released New Music Video For “Shut Up And Kiss Me”   

Photo by Jared Pearson

The dynamic force that is girlfriends, fueled by the talents of Travis Mills and Nick Gross, have shared their makeout extravaganza music video for “shut up & kiss me,” available to watch now on VEVO & YouTube. The track, which marks the band’s first release of 2024, seemingly explodes out of the speakers as you listen, weaving in songwriting nods from pop punk legends like Blink 182 and Green Day throughout. It comes ahead of their supporting run with Avril Lavigne as part of her Greatest Hits Tour, kicking off August 14th.

Since its release on Valentine’s Day, “shut up & kiss me” has been aired with advanced placement on Sirius XM along with Dan Carter’s show on BBC1, as well as support from LA’s world famous KROQ. 

‘’’shut up & kiss me’ is the epitome of what inspired us to make music to begin with,” says the band. “Fast, loud and fun. it’s about trusting your gut, taking a risk and wearing your heart on your sleeve while doing it.”

Fresh off their success in 2023 – selling out the iconic Roxy in LA, sharing stages with luminaries like Machine Gun Kelly and Twenty One Pilots, and captivating audiences on a national tour with The Used and Pierce the Veil – girlfriends have garnered over 100 million streams to date and are poised to carve a new narrative in the music industry. 

“Never conform & never give up,” the band goes on to say. “In a world that is easily influenced to glorify the negative, we transform our pain into our purpose. To listen with an open mind, to love with a broken heart and to learn from our mistakes creating a future we can be proud of. No risk is too big, no dream is too small and nothing is off limits.”

SPIN hailed girlfriends’ self-titled debut as polished, impassioned and commanding, drawing comparisons to the cross-genre appeal of MGK and Trippie Redd. The debut album drew over 50 millions Spotify streams, propelled by anthems such as “California,” “Where Were You” (ft. Travis Barker), and “Jessica.”

Their musical journey continued with a string of standout singles in 2022, including “High Again,” “Toaster For A Swim,” “Missing You,” “Pretty Mouth,” and “Tattoo”. Their sophomore album, (e)motion sickness, solidified their place as boundary-pushing artists. The journey into 2023 kicked off with the emotionally charged “Over My Dead Body” (produced by Andrew Goldstein), which featured the band’s highest streamed song to date, “Plastic.”

Much like Travis Mills’ entertainment career, which has landed him on shows like Flaked, F is for Family, and MTV’s current hit Help! I’m In A Secret Relationship!, along with his own radio show on Apple Music, girlfriends is more than a melodic arrangement. It’s a conduit for self-expression and catharsis. Their art serves as a vehicle to navigate the complexities of grief, uncertainty, and the rekindling of a fervent zest for life.

Fans can expect more new music from girlfriends this year. For more information on girlfriends, be sure to follow them at the links below.

Tour Dates w/ Avril Lavigne

Wed Aug 14 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre +

Fri Aug 16 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage +

Tue Aug 20 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater  +

Wed Aug 21 — Hartford, CT — The XFINITY Theatre  +

Fri Aug 23 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center  +

Sat Aug 24 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center  +

Tue Aug 27 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater +

Thu Aug 29 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion  +

Sat Aug 31 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live  +

Sun Sep 01 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion  +

Tue Sep 03 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre +

Wed Sep 04 — Nashville, TN — Ascend Amphitheater  +

Fri Sep 06 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center  +

Sat Sep 07 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre  +

Mon Sep 09 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater  +

Tue Sep 10 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island  +

Thu Sep 12 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory  +

Sat Sept 14 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre +

Source: thoughtswordsaction.com