Andy Frasco & The U.N. (plus some VIP guests) are back to reassue you that despite all appearances and empirical evidence to the contrary, Life Is Easy as their new single and animated video — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The latest preview of the idiosyncratic, fun-loving singer-songwriter’s upcoming album Growing Pains, Life Is Easy finds Frasco and co. getting by with a little help from some famous friends — including bluegrass guitar god Billy Strings, cult-hero singer-songwriter Steve Poltz, jam-master Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and Phisherman bassist Mike Gordon. Too many cooks? Not a chance. More like a dream-team of world-class chefs joining forces to cook up a tasty but nutritious little concoction that goes down smooth and leaves you wanting more.
A folk protest anthem delivered with a wink and a smile, the blisteringly clever, tongue-in-cheek Life Is Easy tackles everything from consumerism to climate change with a grin, offering a rollicking, subversive singalong that threads the line between satire and sincerity. “Andy Frasco is a mids-smokin’ Mitzvah for everyone who has ears to hear,” enthuses Donato. “He has the comedic audacity of Andrew Dice Clay, the minimalist profundity of Shel Silverstein, wrapped in a warm-hearted Mr. Rogers-style demeanor tinged with psychedelic illumination.”
Built on foot-stomping acoustic rhythms, tight harmonies, and Frasco’s signature blend of humor and humanity, Life Is Easy skewers the absurdity of modern life with lines like “They’re selling us the blood / While they’re all bleeding us” and “Depression on demand — and now it’s storable.” But beneath the satire lies a call to simplicity and presence.
“This is a song about turning off the news for a little bit and just enjoying life and stop fearing what we can’t control,” says Frasco. “There’s so much craziness going on in the world — sometimes all we really need to do is go outside and listen to the birds sing.” Adds Poltz: “Being involved in this project was a dream come true. Always a good time being in the Frasco orbit. He’s up for anything and that’s why he’s so much fun to be around.”
Life Is Easy follows a trio of standout singles from Growing Pains, each offering a different facet of Frasco’s evolving artistry. First came the irreverent, glass-half-full anthem Try Not to Die, co-written with Chris Gelbuda and built on a groove-heavy blend of humor and heart. Then came Crazy Things, a surrealist take on love’s absurdity co-penned with Poltz. Most recently, Frasco dropped Swinging For The Fences — a Motown-inspired love song for underdogs, featuring G. Love and Eric Krasno.
Together, these tracks lay the groundwork for Growing Pains, Frasco’s 10th album. Out May 23, it captures an artist in transition: Wiser, more introspective, but still fueled by the same reckless joy that built his cult following. Self-produced for the first time, the album is equal parts soul-searching and celebratory, blending sharp songwriting with genre-hopping arrangements that reflect the messy, beautiful contradictions of modern life.
“I wanted to show people how I’ve grown as a songwriter,” Frasco says. “That I wasn’t just a crowd-surfing party guy in a bar band. This record is about finding balance in both music and life — focusing on the simple pleasures, embracing the grind, and taking nothing for granted because there are no guarantees tomorrow.”
Known for his no-holds-barred live show — a mix of chaos, comedy, catharsis, and, yes, crowd-surfing — Frasco continues to build a one-of-a-kind career across platforms. In addition to his music, he’s the host of the World Saving Podcast (with guests like Tony Hawk and Margaret Cho), the creator of a wildly successful variety show, and a champion for mental health awareness.
Watch the animated video for Life Is Easy above, hear more from Andy Frasco & The U.N. and check out their tour dates below, and live it up on their website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter.
Andy Frasco & The U.N. Tour Dates
April 19 | Atlanta, GA – SweetWater 420 Fest
April 26 | Copper Mountain, CO – Copper Sunsation
May 8-10 | San Jose del Cabo, MX – Viva El Gonzo
May 17 | Richmond, VA – Dominion RiverRock Festival
May 23 | Martinsville, VA – Rooster Walk 15
May 24 | St. Augustine, FL – JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol Revue
May 25 | Grundy County, TN – CAVEJAM at The Caverns
June 12 | Washington DC – 9:30 Club
June 13 | Dewey Beach, DE – Bottle & Cork
June 14 | Swanzey, NH – Northlands Music & Arts Festival
June 19 | Almont, CO – Almont Resort
June 20 | Cheyenne, WY – The Lincoln Cheyenne
June 21 | Steamboat Springs, CO – Howelsen Hill
June 22 | Huntsville, UT – Blues, Brews, and BBQ
June 25 | Teton Village, WY – Mangy Moose
June 26 | Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge
June 27 | Missoula, MT – The Wilma
June 28 | Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
July 3-4 | Quincy, CA – High Sierra Music Festival
July 5 | Sherman, NY – The Great Blue Heron Music Festival
July 13 | Nantucket, MA – The Chicken Box
July 18 | Thornville, OH – Secret Dreams
July 25 | Johnstown, PA – Flood City Music Festival
July 26 | Berwick, PA – Hog’s Hollow Saloon
Aug. 1 | Del Norte, CO – Rhythms on the Rio
Aug. 2 | Denver, CO – Levitt Pavilion
Aug. 7 | Rochester, NY – Party In The Park
Aug. 8 | Bouckville, NY – The Yard Amphitheater
Aug. 9 | Matunuck, RI – Ocean Mist
Aug. 10 | Wellfleet, MA – Beachcomber
Aug. 13 | King Of Prussia, PA – Concerts Under The Stars
Aug. 14 | Amagansett, NY – Stephen Talkhouse
Aug. 15 | Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s
Aug. 17 | Virginia Beach, VA – New Realm Brewing Co.
Aug. 21 | Black Mountain, NC – Pisgah Brewing Company
Aug. 22 | Pittsboro, NC – The Big What?
Aug. 23 | Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Aug. 24 | Isle Of Palms, SC – The Windjammer
Aug. 29 | St. Louis, MO – Atomic Pavilion
Aug. 30 | Kokomo, IN – Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion
Sept. 9 | Vail, CO – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Sept. 10 | Casper, WY – The Gaslight Social
Sept. 11 | Salt Lake City, UT – The Commonwealth Room
Sept. 12-13 | Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Oct. 11 | Eureka Springs, AR – Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival
