The Grammy-winning band drops a feel-good anthem while announcing The Last Balloon, signaling both an ending and a bold new beginning.

As the seasons begin to shift and the warmth of spring settles in, Tank and the Bangas are offering a soundtrack to match the moment. The Grammy Award-winning band has returned with “Move,” a new single featuring Lucky Daye that invites listeners to lean into rhythm, release, and renewal. Alongside the single, the group has also announced their forthcoming album, The Last Balloon, set for release May 15.

The announcement marks a major moment in the band’s evolving discography. The Last Balloon serves as the final installment in a trilogy that began with Green Balloon in 2019 and continued with Red Balloon in 2022—projects that helped define the group’s genre-defying sound and emotional depth. While the title signals closure, frontwoman Tarriona “Tank” Ball has made it clear that the intention is not to end, but to expand. The band is stepping into a new creative space, one that allows them to explore sound and storytelling without the expectation of what comes next.

That sense of evolution is immediately present in “Move.” The track leans into groove and fluidity, blending Tank’s signature poetic delivery with Lucky Daye’s smooth, contemporary R&B vocals. The result is a collaboration that feels both grounded and expansive, reinforcing the band’s ability to create music that resists categorization while remaining deeply felt.

Listen to “Move” here!

Since their breakout win at NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2017, Tank and the Bangas have built a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts in music. Their performances seamlessly blend spoken word, jazz, gospel, R&B, and pop, anchored by a commitment to storytelling and emotional resonance. The group—led by Tarriona “Tank” Ball and multi-instrumentalist Norman Spencer II, with new accompanying members, Deven Trusclair (Drummer), Kenaniah Turner (Bass), Rob Kellner (Keys), and Etienne Stoufflet (Saxophone)—continues to evolve both sonically and as a collective.

Their creative expansion was further solidified with their 2024 Grammy-winning spoken word project, The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, a three-part release that explored different emotional and conceptual dimensions through collaborations with producers including Robert Glasper, James Poyser, and Iman Omari. That same spirit of experimentation carries into The Last Balloon, which is executive produced by longtime collaborator Austin Brown and recorded primarily at The Complex Studios in Los Angeles.

The album features a wide range of collaborators, including Ledisi, Jelly Joseph, Iman Omari, TaneRuno, Shirazee, Dawn Richard, HaSizzle, Akeem Ali, David Shaw, and Austin Brown. Across its 13 tracks, the project explores themes of frustration, resilience, and self-realization, balancing moments of vulnerability with bursts of joy and communal energy.

Tracklist for The Last Balloon:

1. Rest (feat. Shirazee)
2. Ain’t That Deep
3. Don’t Count Yourself Out (feat. Dawn Richard)
4. No Invite
5. Move (feat. Lucky Daye)
6. Go Your Own Way (feat. HaSizzle)
7. Is It Over?
8. Interlude
9. Whole World (feat. Ledisi)
10. Jealous (feat. Jelly Joseph)
11. Honeycomb (feat. Akeem Ali)
12. Oh Boy
13. Nighttime (feat. David Shaw & Austin Brown)

The release of “Move” offers a glimpse into this next chapter, one rooted in openness and creative risk. It also serves as an invitation that encourages listeners to engage with the music physically and emotionally, to embrace movement not just as an action, but as a mindset.

In support of the album, Tank and the Bangas have also announced an expansive tour schedule, bringing their live performances to cities across the country.

Tour Dates: Tank and the Bangas

March 26—Savannah, GA—Savannah Music Festival
March 28—Jacksonville, FL—Seawalk Pavilion
March 29—Hollywood, FL—Arts Park at Young Circle
April 11—New Orleans, LA—Poetry on a Porch
April 29—Louisville, KY—Louisville Urban League Derby Gala
May 2—New Orleans, LA—The Joy Theater
May 17—Cleveland, OH—Courage and Poetry: An Afternoon with Tank Ball
June 2—Charlotte, NC—Visulite Theatre †
June 3—Asheville, NC—The Grey Eagle †
June 6—Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Bowl †
June 7—Boston, MA—The Sinclair †
June 10—Detroit, MI—El Club †
June 12—Kalamazoo, MI—Bell’s Eccentric Cafe – Back Room †
June 13—Indianapolis, IN—Rock the Ruins*
June 16—Cleveland, OH—Cain Park – Evans Amphitheater*
June 17—Pittsburgh, PA—Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall †
June 19—Washington, D.C.—Lincoln Theatre
June 20—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle Outdoors
July 2—Portland, OR—Tom McCall Waterfront Park
October 15—Atlanta, GA—Terminal West †
October 16—Atlanta, GA—Terminal West †
October 17—Nashville, TN—Brooklyn Bowl †
October 20—Madison, WI—Majestic Theatre †
October 21—Iowa City, IA—Club Hancher †
October 23—Minneapolis, MN—Fine Line †
October 24—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall †
October 25—St. Louis, MO—Off Broadway †
November 5—Kansas City, MO—The Truman †
November 7—Denver, CO—Gothic Theatre †
November 8—Salt Lake City, UT—The Commonwealth †
November 10—Seattle, WA—The Crocodile †
November 13—San Francisco, CA—August Hall †
November 17—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom †
November 19—Austin, TX—Antone’s †
November 20—Austin, TX—Antone’s †
November 21—Houston, TX—Heights Theater †

*w/ Trombone Shorty
†w/Ariel J

If “Move” is any indication, this next era will not be solely defined by what came before, but by how boldly they choose to expand beyond it.

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