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DUTCH INDIE SENSATION JUDY BLANK RELEASES
NEW ALBUM BIG MOOD VIA ROUNDER RECORDS
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NEW FOCUS TRACK “I’M OUT” OFFERS BREEZY CALIFORNIA DAYDREAM LACED WITH EXISTENTIAL DREAD
“Fabulously Judy Blank.” – Paste Magazine
“She floats between genres and decades, but always lands right where we need her most. ‘Big Mood’ is a manifesto, a mixtape, and a time capsule all rolled into one, and Judy Blank, in all her weird and wonderful glory, is its uncompromising guide.” – Mystic Sons
NASHVILLE, TN – Dutch indie singer-songwriter Judy Blank returns with her boldest, most emotionally charged work to date: Big Mood, out today via Rounder Records. A kaleidoscope of sound and sentiment, the album finds Blank embracing her full artistic range, spanning shimmering alt-pop and lo-fi folk, without ever losing her signature wit and raw vulnerability. Listen to Big Mood HERE.
Arriving alongside the release is focus track “I’m Out,” a cinematic West Coast daydream that turns existential burnout into something strangely beautiful. Wrapped in twangy guitars and sparkly synths, the song captures the surreal feeling of wanting to disappear – not forever, just for a while.
“It’s a road trip through an anxious mind,” says Blank. “Sunny on the surface but humming with urgency underneath. Sometimes the most honest thing you can do is roll the windows down and say, ‘I’m out.’”
With her blend of tenderness and tongue-in-cheek honesty, Blank continues to explore the complexities of modern life: fleeting romances, quiet breakdowns, and moments of radical self-preservation.
Judy Blank’s Big Mood has already garnered critical acclaim from a range of publications. Clash tabbed it as “zesty” and “joyfully effervescent,” while Analogue Trash compared her vivid storytelling to that of Phoebe Bridgers and Andrew Applepie, urging readers to keep an eye on the rising Dutch artist. Neon Music lauded her ability to capture “the hazy space between almost-relationships and day-to-day affection.” York Calling said “Judy Blank could well be the biggest name on the underground [pop] scene.” Her track “Cosmic Kids” (with SUSTO) was named DJ Pick of the Week on Nashville’s indie radio station Lightning 100. With additional support from Variety, No Depression, and more, Blank’s genre-blurring, emotionally resonant approach is connecting with listeners and critics alike.
Big Mood is produced and recorded by Blank’s long-time collaborator Roy van Rosendaal (Snarky Puppy, Bombay) at a mystery studio in the woods, ironically located in a former mental health facility, just outside Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Listen too Big Mood at your preferred DSPs 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
August 24 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre *
August 29 – Nashville, TN – Lightning 100’s Free Fest
September 9 – Nashville, TN – EXIT/IN %
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 ^
November 9 – Breda, Netherlands – Mezz
November 14 – Middelburg, Netherlands – De Spot
November 16 – Arnhem, Netherlands – Luxor Live
November 26 – Hamburg, Germany – Nochtwache
November 27 – Berlin, Germany – Lark
November 29 – Cologne, Germany – Stereo Wonderland
November 30 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Café Wilhemina
December 4 – Amersfoort, Netherlands – Fluor
^ Supporting Low Cut Connie
* with SUSTO
% AmericanaFest Showcase (at 9pm)
Label contact for Judy Blank:
Ashley Moyer at Rounder Records
For press information about Rounder Records, please contact:
Jim Flammia at All Eyes Media