3x Grammy-nominated Nothing More, lauded as one of mainstream rock’s most powerful and distinctive acts, have teamed up with rock singer/songwriter Lacey Sturm (Flyleaf), who is featured on a new version of the single, “Best Times” the band’s 2022 album, Spirits via Better Noise Music.
“Best Times” is out today across all digital platforms and the group has also shared its music video.
Directed by Michael Lombardi (The Retaliators, Papa Roach, The HU), the video observes a couple’s relationship and how life’s ‘best times’ can sometimes pass us by without being acknowledged. It is a reminder to appreciate those moments as they occur.
Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins shares more:
“This song is a real special one. It’s definitely one of the most positive feel-good songs we’ve ever written and it obviously stands out on the album by being that ray of hope too.”
He continues: “I didn’t think it could get any better, but when we thought about featuring another singer and Lacey’s name came up it was a no-brainer. She’s been a shining light and is one of those singers that makes you feel and believe every word out of her mouth whether you agree with it or not. We knew her voice would take it over the top… and that’s exactly what she did! We couldn’t be more proud to have her collaborate with us on this and to get it out to the world for everyone to feel and embrace when you need a song to help get you through.”
Sturm comments: “I connected with Jonny’s story about his family struggles with his mother and sister. I love the painful beauty in any art that comes from wrestling with mental health and addiction. I’ve always looked for common ground with artists who deal with suicide prevention. My own struggle against self-destruction is also a struggle to not tear my loved ones apart.”
“There is a perspective shift in this song. Like a suffocating cloud, the heaviness of life turns to thankfulness and even joy over what matters most. Pain and loss can turn the lights on inside us, allowing us to see the good, all the ‘Best Times,’ we couldn’t see before. I’m relieved to be reminded by this song to remember what matters most and find gratitude. I need it.”
Nothing More will bring their riveting live performance to virtual audiences on Sunday, April 9 as they’ve partnered with veeps to host a livestream show from their headlining NYC tour stop at Irving Plaza. Tickets for the livestream event are on-sale now.
The stop is part of the band’s Spirits 2023 U.S. tour, featuring supporting acts Crown The Empire and Thousand Below. The rock quartet will then make their way overseas to hit several of the top rock festivals across Europe including Hellfest in France, Knotfest in Italy, Graspop in Belgium, and more, in addition to a newly added headlining show in London, UK. All tour dates are listed below and tickets are available now.
Nothing More 2023 Tour Dates
3/31 Richmond, VA – The National #
4/1 Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues #
4/2 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live #
4/4 Harrisburg, PA – HMAC # SOLD OUT
4/5 Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall #
4/7 Philadelphia, PA – TLA # SOLD OUT
4/8 Worcester, MA – The Palladium #
4/9 New York, NY – Irving Plaza #
4/11 Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre #
4/12 Dubuque, AL – Five Flags Civic Center #
4/13 Clive, IA – Horizons Event Center #
4/15 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore #
4/16 Omaha, NE – The Admiral #
4/17 Denver, CO – Ogden Theater #
4/19 Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex #
4/21 Calgary, AB – The Palace Theater #
4/22 Edmonton, AB – Midway #
4/24 Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom #
4/25 Boise, ID – The Knitting Factory #
4/27 Seattle, WA – Neptune #
4/28 Portland, OR – The Roseland Theater #
4/29 Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory #
5/1 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades # SOLD OUT
5/2 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades #
5/3 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco #
5/5 San Diego, CA – Observatory Northpark #
5/6 Phoenix, AZ – UFEST 2023 @ AK Chin Pavillion (with Godsmack, I Prevail)
5/26 Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
5/27 Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
5/28 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
6/8 Gdansk, PL – Mystic Festival
6/10 Nickelsdorf, AT – Nova Rock 2023
6/11 Hradec Kralove, CZ – Rock for People
6/16 Clisson, FR – Hellfest 2023
6/17 Dessel, BE – Graspop Festival
6/19 London, UK – O2 Islington Academy
6/21 Wetzikon/Unter-wetzikon, CH – Heavy Load Festival Wetzikon 2023
6/24 Hockenheim, DE – Download Festival
6/25 Bologna, IT – KNOTFEST Italy 2023
6/29 Lisbon, PT – Evil Live Festival
6/30 Viveiro, ES – Resurrection Fest 2023
# with Crown The Empire & Thousand Below
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