Linnell and Flans explained how during COVID-19 lockdowns, they learned how to perform “Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love” backward Credit: Photo by Josh Bradley

John Linnell and John Flansburgh have announced another leg on They Might Be Giants’ seemingly never-ending tour schedule, and their second show of the new year will take place in St. Petersburg this winter.

John and John just released a new, horn-heavy live album properly titled Beast of Horns, which was recorded partially when the boys were on a highly successful, very sold-out tour celebrating the anniversary of their breakthrough album Flood. That collection is a DIY, indie-exclusive that’s only available at record stores, the band’s website, and Bandcamp. There’s a sampler on streaming services, but if you’re craving more brand-new material, Linnell told Creative Loafing Tampa last year that there is a great amount of progress being made on the band’s next album.

This show, part of the band’s “Big Show” tour, promises to continue its tradition of completely changing up the setlist every night, along with an all-star horn section featuring alumnus of Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and beyond. And if this show has half the eclecticism that last year’s Flood gig in the same space had, tickets will probably go fast.