Danko Jones release infectious new single ‘What You Need’

Hot on the heels of re-visiting Latin American stages and announcing both a new album and a European headline tour for autumn 2025, Canadian premiere rock’n’roll three-piece Danko Jones have released their highly anticipated single ‘What You Need’. The song represents the first glimpse into their new album and also marks their debut at their new label, PERCEPTION, while their partnership with Sonic Unyon Records in their home country remains unchanged.

While fans still have to be a little bit more patient before finding out more about the forthcoming album, the new track delivers a message that is straight to the point: “If you want it, you got it, we’re gonna give you WHAT YOU NEED!” Who could possibly say no to that?! Contagious guitar riffing introduces the single before the rest of the band jumpstarts ‘What You Need’ leading into its immersive chorus, making it an undeniable future live classic.

‘What You Need’ is not only the first single off our new album, it’s also the opening cut to it. It’s loud, fast, and infectious. Turn this up until the volume knob breaks or your ceiling caves in!

Watch the lyric video: 

Stream ‘What You Need’: https://dankojones.rpm.link/whatuneedPR

‘What You Need’ was crafted with long-time partners — Grammy and Juno award-winning producer/mixing engineer Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Big Sugar, Cancer Bats etc.) and Grammy winning mastering expert Harry Hess (Hbomb Mastering) — and arrives in time for the trio’s first 2025 European show, which will see them take the Paaspop stage in Schijndel, Netherlands in two weeks. Adam Mallett, another well-known face in the Danko Jones universe, contributed contemporary single artwork which is additionally displayed on the “Danko Jones Is What You Need” tour admat and on the mural in the lyric video that can be found in the live music venue Bridgeworks in Hamilton, ON in Canada.

As previously mentioned, Danko Jones will promote their upcoming studio album in the traditional way – by embarking on a 15-date tour across Europe, visiting 10 different countries. Further stops will be added over the course of the year. Stay tuned & secure your tickets from https://www.dankojones.com/tour.

18.04.2025 NL Schijndel – Paaspop

30.05.2025 NL Hulst – Vestrock *NEW*

31.05.2025 BE Herenthout – Clamotte Rock

05.06.2025 NO Trondheim – Trondheim Rocks

06.06.2025 SE Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival

14.06.2025 AT Nickelsdorf – Nova Rock

27./28.06.2025 EE Tallinn – Rock Festival

05.07.2025 DE Mainburg – Festival Holledau

17.07.2025 FI Seinäjoki – Vauhtiajot

25.07.2025 NO Fredrikstad – Månefestivalen

26.07.2025 DE Mönchengladbach – Bob! Fest

06. – 10.08.2025 DE Eschwege – Open Flair

15.08.2025 NO Alta – Alta Live

16.08.2025 NO Hardstad – Bakgården

17.08.2025 CH Cudrefin (VD) – Rock The Lakes

21. – 23.08.2025 DE Haddeby – Baltic Open Air

19.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Tavastia

22.11.2025 NO Oslo – Vulkan Arena

26.11.2025 DE Osnabrück – Rosenhof

27.11.2025 LU Luxembourg – Den Atelier

28.11.2025 NL Amsterdam – Melkweg

29.11.2025 UK London – The Underworld Camden

30.11.2025 UK Porthcawl – Planet Rockstock *NEW*

03.12.2025 BE Antwerp – Trix (Main Hall)

04.12.2025 FR Paris – Le Trabendo

06.12.2025 IT Milan – Legend Club

08.12.2025 DE Mannheim – Alte Feuerwache

09.12.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse

10.12.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk)

11.12.2025 DE Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria

12.12.2025 DE Berlin – Astra

13.12.2025 DE Hamburg – Docks