Habibi – Do You Want Me Now
Today, Habibi shares “Do You Want Me Now,” the latest single from their new album Dreamachine, which releases May 31 via Kill Rock Stars. A defiant, dancey punk anthem, the track channels Habibi’s rebellious spirit and nods to their garage rock roots, illustrating where they came from and how far they’ve journeyed.
“‘Do You Want Me Now’ is kind of a punk anthemic ode to finally knowing yourself,” explains lead singer Rahill Jamalifard. “When you finally can stop listening to the voices outside and put away all this expectation and pressure – like caring about what people think and just looking inward. ‘Do You Want Me’ evolves to ‘I actually don’t care if you do.’ No more time or patience for that, I’m old enough and wise enough now, and it’s a liberating feeling.”
Dreamachine was produced by Tyler Love and longtime collaborator Jay Heiselmann, and features MGMT multi-instrumentalist James Richardson. Later this summer, the band will hit the road in support of the new album, with stops in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco and more.
Habibi 2024 Tour Dates
May 23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
May 25 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Made
May 30 – New York, NY @ Rough Trade In-Store
June 6 – Morro Bay, CA @ The Siren
June 7 – Visalia, CA @ The Cellar Door
June 8 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley
June 9 – San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
June 12 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
June 14 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriet’s
June 15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Zebulon
June 17 – Jacumba Hot Springs, CA @ Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel
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