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.

Danko adds: 

“‘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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgHtnecVT8o
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.

DANKO JONES live:

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

Every time someone announces the death of rock ‘n’ roll, Canada’s most incendiary power trio roll with the punches and keep rocking with maximum commitment to the cause. DANKO JONES are a three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band from Toronto. They never sleep. They sweat blood. And they are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.

On duty since 1996, these unstoppable road-hogs have devoted their lives to rousing the people with blistering, no-bullshit, all-action rock. They have rallied a global army of rock-hungry fans, and blown them away with a steady stream of explosive, anthem-packed albums and an absurd number of live shows. From early underground smashes like “We Sweat Blood” [2003] and “Sleep Is The Enemy” [2006], to the band’s recent, triumphant triumvirate of “A Rock Supreme” [2019], “Power Trio” [2021] and “Electric Sounds” [2023], DANKO JONES have been a relentless force for rock ‘n’ roll good, both in the studio and on the road. And they have absolutely no intention of stopping.

“You know what? I like the routine of recording, touring, writing, and repeat,” states singer/guitarist, Danko Jones himself. “I can do that till I’m dead! It may sound boring, but it’s so hard for a band to achieve. I don’t take this lightly. Also, it’s a page out of the MOTÖRHEAD handbook so it works! Since “Electric Sounds” we’ve been touring and touring. We managed to play in Mexico and Greece for the first time, and we even played Prince Edward Island, a province in Canada we’d never been to before. Other than that, it’s been a life of gigs and writing more songs to play more gigs!”

Proving that their time was well-spent, Danko, bassist John Calabrese and drummer Rich Knox have conjured yet another blazing banquet of nourishing rock goodness on their 12th studio record, due for release later this year.

DANKO JONES are:
Danko Jones | vocals, guitars
John Calabrese | bass
Rich Knox | drums