Last week, KennyHoopla dropped the deluxe version of his widely loved EP conditions of an orphan//  via The Orchard, featuring two new singles, and today, shares a video for one of the songs, “birthday card//.” The song highlights his signature dance, punk instrumentation, and vulnerability as he reflects on his past. Directed by Brittany Young, the visual was shot in chilly Wisconsin, honoring Kenny’s midwest roots and style, noting “the video represents a postcard and matches the spontaneity of the song.”

As Kenny tells it, the creation of these songs and subsequent collaborations was re-energizing for his artistic spirit. “It’s like I’m back on my feet for the first time and standing up to fight again,” he says. But even as he exhibits boldness, there’s vulnerability; behind the driving dance-punk of popular lead single “orphan//” – as well as the EP title itself— is a gesture towards his mother’s passing three years ago, as well as ruminations on isolation and the act of finding yourself while also yearning to be supported.

Following his tour supporting Soft Play on the West Coast leg of their tour and headline shows in  Boston, D.C., Brooklyn and more, KennyHoopla will head across the pond for a string of almost-sold-out tour dates in the UK this week – see the full list of tour dates below. 

KennyHoopla UK Tour Dates

Dec 12 – Dublin, Ireland – Grand Social *LOW TICKETS*

Dec 14 – Manchester, UK – Gorilla *LOW TICKETS*

Dec 16 – London, UK – Downstairs at the Dome *SOLD OUT*

Dec 17 – London, UK – Downstairs at the Dome *LOW TICKETS*

Dec 19 – Bristol, UK – Exchange *SOLD OUT*