[Cover photo credit to Stephanie Parsley]

Andy Frasco & The U.N. are kicking off 2025 with “Try Not to Die,” a “heartfelt anthem about embracing life’s messiness.” This marks the first glimpse of new material they’ll be rolling out this year.

Co-written with producer Chris Gelbuda in Nashville, the track is “both a rallying cry and a reminder to find joy amidst the chaos.”

Frasco says:

My goal as a musician and songwriter has always been to get people out of their echo chambers to grow. You can’t grow unless you hear both sides. My hope is people break out of their depression and think of a different way to live life. I try to write optimistically depressing songs. I’m always looking for silver linings.

The single builds on L’Optimist, Frasco’s most introspective album to date. Frasco’s World Saving Podcast has featured candid conversations with icons like Tony Hawk and Margaret Cho, while his World Saving ShitShow variety series during the pandemic blended music, comedy, and fun.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. – Tour Dates

February 5 – Belly Up Aspen – Aspen, CO
February 6 – Almont Resort – Almont, CO
February 7 – The Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO‡
February 14-19 – Jam Cruise 21 – Miami, FL
February 20 – The Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC§
February 21 – Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria – Knoxville, TN§
February 22 – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC§
February 23 – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC§
February 26 – 5 Points Music Sanctuary – Roanoke, VA§
February 27 – Brooklyn Bowl Philly – Philadelphia, PA§
February 28 – Irving Plaza – New York, NY§
March 1 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA§
March 2 – Après Only at Field Guide Lodge – Stowe, VT
March 5 – Adelaide Hall – Toronto, ON**
March 6 – The Bluestone – Columbus, OH**
March 7 – Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA**
March 8 – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern – Cleveland, OH**
March 9 – The Loving Touch – Ferndale, MI**
March 12 – George’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville, AR††
March 13 – The Truman – Kansas City, MO††
March 14 – Slowdown – Omaha, NE††
March 15 – Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN††
March 16 – The Olympic South Side Theater – Cedar Rapids, IA††
March 19 – Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY‡‡
March 20 – HI-FI Indy – Indianapolis, IN‡‡
March 21 – Thalia Hall – Chicago, IL‡‡
March 22 – Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI‡‡
March 26-31 – 311 Caribbean Cruise – Miami, FL
April 10-12 – Sunshine Get Down – Brooksville, FL
April 18-20 – Sweetwater 420 Fest – Atlanta, GA
May 8-10 – Viva El Gonzo – San José del Cabo, Mexico
May 23 – Rooster Walk – Martinsville, VA
May 24 – JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol Revue – St. Augustine, FL
May 25 – The Caverns – Pelham, TN
June 12 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.
June 13-15 – Northlands Music & Arts Festival – Swanzey, NH

* Supporting JJ Grey & Mofro
† Duo Set | Supporting JJ Grey & Mofro
‡ With The Main Squeeze and special guest Squeaky Feet
§ With Mihali
** With Melt
†† With Kris Lager
‡‡ With Hayley Jane Band