DUTCH INDIE SENSATION JUDY BLANK RELEASES DREAMY NEW SINGLE “TOY HEART” – A SUN-KISSED SOUNDTRACK FOR THE DELUSIONAL AND DEVOTED
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TRACK IS THE FOURTH SINGLE OFF FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM BIG MOOD, DUE OUT AUGUST 22 ON ROUNDER RECORDS
PRE-SAVE BIG MOOD AND STREAM “TOY HEART” HERE
NASHVILLE, TN – Today, Dutch indie darling and new Nashville resident, Judy Blank, returns with “Toy Heart,” a glitter-drenched ode to the beautifully blurry lines between friendship, fantasy, and almost-love. Released via Rounder Records, the shimmering new single is the fourth release from her highly anticipated upcoming album, Big Mood, set to drop August 22. Listen to “Toy Heart” and pre-save Big Mood HERE.
Laced with surf-style guitars, sparkling synths, and Blank’s signature lyrical wit, “Toy Heart” captures the quiet ache of affection that never quite finds its footing. With an eye for poetic detail and an ear for breezy indie-pop hooks, Judy Blank leans into the messy middle – the kind of relationship that’s not quite platonic, not quite romantic, but feels just real enough to hang onto. A love letter to emotional over-investors everywhere, “Toy Heart” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
Blank also released the music video for “Toy Heart” today. A wash of bubblegum pink dominates the visuals, giving it a dreamy yet playful and surreal aesthetic. It wraps the bittersweet almost-love story in a retro gloss that’s as nostalgic as it is yearning. Made in the colorful city of Xalapa in Veracruz, Mexico, watch the music video by Edgar Berry HERE.
“I’m a very practical lover,” Blank says. “Like, if I let you borrow my beloved ’95 Jeep Cherokee, it means I trust you. That’s me crossing my fingers that a small gesture might shift the story. It never does. But in that moment, it feels like it could, which is sometimes enough for me to keep hanging around.”
Big Mood is produced and recorded by Blank’s long-time collaborator Roy van Rosendaal (Snarky Puppy, Bombay) at Studio Ruisendaal in the woods just outside Utrecht, Netherlands.
Pre-Save Big Mood and listen to “Toy Heart” HERE
Watch the music video for “Toy Heart” HERE
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About Judy Blank
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Blank fell in love with classic American cinema. The flickering haze of desert sunsets, endless open roads, and misfits searching for meaning. She first made waves in Europe, touring club circuits, playing major festivals, and charming crowds with her offbeat storytelling and sharp wit. But her obsession with the American dream never faded, pulling her to Nashville, where she recorded her ‘70s-inspired coming-of-age debut album, Morning Sun. The record gained international recognition, earned praise from Elton John, and won her an RIAA Gold Award for her jagged-edged folk ballad Tangled Up in You. Shortly after, she made history as the first Dutch artist ever to play AmericanaFest in Nashville, proving she could hold her own in the old-school big leagues, while still being the weirdest person in the room.
After making the leap to the U.S. last year, Blank quickly expanded her cult following, touring across the country with SUSTO and Wild Child. The Dutch DIY enigma opened for Noah Kahan & Flipturn, supported Michael Marcagi & Katie Pruitt on their European tours, and even played Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion. Her singular, genre-defying artistry didn’t go unnoticed – this year, she was signed by Rounder Records, who will release her new LP, Big Mood, in August. Its first synth-drenched single, Dinosaurs, marked the beginning of a bold new chapter. Since its release, she’s been featured by Clash Magazine, No Depression, and Variety, landed in the Top 10 of Spotify’s Fresh Folk playlist, and was even named DJ Pick of the Week on Nashville’s leading indie station, Lightning 100.
Like many trailblazers, she refuses to be put in a box. One moment, she’ll hush a festival crowd like a ‘70s folk poet; the next, she’ll shake up a club with a fuzzed-out ‘60s bop, bathed in ‘80s synths, forever floating between eras. Though she’s a sucker for old stuff, Blank has never been interested in nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. Her songs move like a restless camera, capturing love, longing, and the quiet battles no one talks about. She’s unafraid to shine a light on mental health, climate change, and social injustice, always standing up for the underdogs.
Upcoming Judy Blank Tour Dates
June 13 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis %
June 24 – Tilburg, Netherlands – Spoorpark Live #
July 5 – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Tuinsessies
July 30 – Port Chester, NY – Garcias %
July 31 – Port Chester, NY – Garcias %
August 1 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theatre %
August 2 – Amagansett, NY – Stephen’s Talkhouse %
August 3 – Marshfield, MA – Levitate Backyard %
August 6 – Lewes, DE – Rocking The Docks %
September 25 – Cincinnati, OH – The Woodward Theater ^
September 26 – Louisville, KY – The Whirling Tiger ^
September 30 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway ^
October 2 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue ^
October 3 – Maquoketa, IA – Codfish Hollow Barnstormers ^
October 4 – Evanston, IL – SPACE ^
# Supporting Bryan Adams & Mell VF
^ Supporting Low Cut Connie
% Supporting The Heavy Heavy
Label contact for Judy Blank:
Ashley Moyer at Rounder Records
For press information about Rounder Records, please contact:
Jim Flammia at All Eyes Media