Today, San Diego, CA based musical outfit Slightly Stoopid unveils their new single “Step Into The Sun,” a radiant feel-good summer anthem celebrating life, love and the uplifting sentiment of understanding. Recorded at the famed Sonic Ranch studios in El Paso Texas, the track captures the band’s unmistakable chemistry and the infectious energy that’s earned them a devoted global following over the course of 3 decades of creating music.
“Step Into The Sun” also marks the first single from Slightly Stoopid’s forthcoming tenth studio album, set for release next year. The record will be the band’s first full-length project in eight years, following 2018’s Everyday Life, Everyday People. The single also lends its name to the band’s massive ’Step Into The Sun’ Summer Tour 2025, which kicks off June 12 with the band hitting outdoor stages across North America, including the bands renown annual appearance at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison CO , and performances at Bonnaroo, Cali Vibes Point Break and other select festivals this summer.
Opening with a breezy electric guitar riff layered over strummed acoustic chords, “Step Into The Sun” comes to life with warm flashes of organ, bursts of brass, and the signature vocal interplay of Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald. They ask, “When’s the sun gonna shine across your eyes again? / When’s the tide gonna hide your footprints in the sand?” before offering a gentle reminder: “Whether you’re right, whether you’re wrong / Whether you see it, or whether you don’t / All in all it’s the life that you’re given / All in all it’s the way that you live it.” Blending elements of acoustic soul and classic rock, the song channels Slightly Stoopid’s unmistakable live energy — a genre-hopping groove that has captivated fans worldwide since their 1994 debut.
Speaking about their new track, Miles Doughty notes: “‘Step Into The Sun’ takes you on a journey as the band reflects on life, love and the ones we share it with. Through the energy of Sonic Ranch Studios we were able to capture the organic feel with the whole band jamming. Hope you feel the love!”
Slightly Stoopid recently visited the KROQ Helpful Honda Sound Space, where they performed “Step Into The Sun” live, along with fan favorites like “2 AM” and their new cover of Sublime’s “Slow Ride.” Watch the performance HERE.
The new track kicks off what promises to be a busy summer for Slightly Stoopid, with a cross-country headlining tour launching June 12. Supported by Iration and Little Stranger, the tour hits major markets like Boston, Philadelphia, Austin, and Charleston, with standout shows at the Santa Barbara Bowl and a return to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The band will also make several highly anticipated festival appearances, including sets at Bonnaroo, Cali Vibes, Brighter Daze, Point Break, and Reggae Rise Up (Oregon and Las Vegas). To get fans ready for the road ahead, Slightly Stoopid has launched a Step Into The Sun Summer Tour 2025 playlist on Spotify — a handpicked mix of sun-soaked tracks to set the vibe for the season. Listen HERE.
A full tour itinerary can be found HERE.
Along with the new music and summer tour, Slightly Stoopid recently announced the 11th edition of their Closer to the Sun all-inclusive concert vacation in Mexico. A one-of-a-kind concert experience known for its vibrant community of fans, artists, and crew, the vacation includes three shows by Slightly Stoopid with a stacked lineup of additional performers. Attendees can expect multiple shows by Dirty Heads, Pepper, The Elovaters, The Movement, HIRIE, DENM, Little Stranger, and Z-Trip. Additional concerts from Rebelution, and Rome, plus a special ‘Traffic Jam” performance by Damian Jr. Gong & Stephen Marley, and an Old Soul Unplugged set by Stephen Marley to round out the musical vacation.
More information on Closer To The Sun can be found HERE.
Slightly Stoopid 2025 Tour Dates:
June 8, 2025 - Cali Vibes Festival - Long Beach, CA
June 12, 2025 - Stage AE Outdoors - Pittsburgh, PA
June 13, 2025 - Bonnaroo - Manchester, TN
June 14, 2025 - Live Oak Bank Pavilion - Wilmington, NC
June 15, 2025 - Credit One Stadium - Charleston, SC
June 19, 2025 - Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion - Gilford, NH
June 20, 2025 - The Stage At Suffolk Downs - Boston, MA
June 21, 2025 - Point Break Festival - Virginia Beach, VA
June 22, 2025 - Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury Park, NJ
June 26, 2025 - Daily’s Place - Jacksonville, FL
June 27, 2025 - The BayCare Sound - Clearwater, FL
June 28, 2025 - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL
June 29, 2025 - Cocoa Riverfront Park - Cocoa, FL
July 10, 2025 - The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX
July 11, 2025 - Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park - Austin, TX
July 12, 2025 - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory - Irving, TX
July 13, 2025 - Azura Amphitheatre - Bonner Springs, KS
July 18, 2025 - Snow King Mountain - Jackson, WY - SOLD OUT
July 20, 2025 - Brighter Daze Festival - Reno, NV
July 24, 2025 - Big Sky Brewing Co. - Missoula, MT
July 25, 2025 - Marymoor Park - Redmond, WA
July 26, 2025 - Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater - Nampa, ID
July 27, 2025 - Granary Live - Salt Lake City, UT
July 31, 2025 - Highmark Skyline Stage at the Mann - Philadelphia, PA
August 1, 2025 - Artpark - Lewiston, NY
August 2, 2025 - Everwild Music Festival - Thornville, OH
August 3, 2025 - Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill - Sterling Heights, MI
August 6, 2025 - The Ledge Amphitheater - Waite Park, MN
August 7, 2025 - The Astro Amphitheater - La Vista, NE
August 9, 2025 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
August 10, 2025 - Ford Amphitheater - Colorado Springs, CO
August 14, 2025 - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre - Phoenix, AZ
August 15, 2025 - TBA
August 16, 2025 - Redding, CA - Redding Civic Lawn
August 17, 2025 - Santa Barbara Bowl - Santa Barbara, CA
August 30, 2025 - Reggae Rise Up Oregon - Redmond, OR
September 13, 2025 - McHenry Music Festival - McHenry, IL
October 5, 2025 - Reggae Rise Up Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
January 10-14, 2026 - Closer To The Sun - Riviera Maya, Mexico
