Camp Cope share “Running with the Hurricane” video; North American tour starts Friday

I’m currently six months pregnant. It’s been both challenging and empowering touring while pregnant. There are a lot of unspoken social constructs and discrimination around pregnancy. We as a band have always stood firmly against discrimination and inequality of any kind. This feels like another chapter in challenging the status quo in that way, that a pregnant person cannot do a certain thing or that being a parent may mean having to give up on a career or your dreams. ⁠
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What does come first, always, is our health and well-being. Which is why I wanted to let you know that sadly I won’t be joining Georgia, Thomo and Jenny on our upcoming North American tour. The US & Canada have become a second home to us over the years and I miss it dearly. It was an incredibly tough decision to make, but with the current global health crisis I have been advised by my doctors not to travel internationally this late in my pregnancy due to potential risks. ⁠
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But don't stress! Our amazing friend @lou_hanman will be filling in for me. Many of you will know Lou from @rvivr, @wearecaves and @thinlips and also from when they saved the day and filled in for me when I caught a virus in the middle of our last US tour. ⁠
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I’m excited to play in lutruwita/Tasmania next weekend which are our last Aus shows before the US tour starts. And US & Canada I will see you at a Camp Cope show again soon! For now though I’m going to go lie down, drink a bubble tea, and try not to vomit.

The North American dates begin on Friday in Boston (July 8 at Paradise Rock Club) and include Pitchfork Festival, an NYC show (7/20 at Webster Hall), and more. Petal opens some dates (NYC included) and zzzahara others. See all dates below.

zzzahara, the moniker of LA artist Zahara Jaime who's also one half of The Simps with Eyedress (whose touring band Zahara has also played in), is gearing up to release their debut solo album later this year on Lex Records. It'll include recent single "get out of la," along with the just-released "bulletproof." It's a dose of murky new wave that features fellow LA artist Mareux. Watch the video below.

Order our exclusive, limited edition pressing of Running with The Hurricane (on ultra clear/baby pink moon phase vinyl), along with other albums from Camp Cope's discography, in the BV store.