The Twilight Sad Returns with New Single Featuring Robert Smith

Scottish post-punk band The Twilight Sad has released their first new single in seven years, titled “Waiting for the Phone Call,” featuring Robert Smith of The Cure on guitar. The track, which is available via Rock Action Records, explores themes of grief, love, and mental illness. Frontman James Graham described the song as a reflection of his personal struggles, stating, “These things took over my life and I became ill. I lost the person most important to me in one of the cruellest ways.” He emphasized that writing music has been a crucial method for processing his emotions, particularly over the past seven years.

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The collaboration with Robert Smith is significant, as he has been a long-time supporter of The Twilight Sad. Smith has previously praised the band, calling them “the best band playing the best songs” and has facilitated their inclusion in various tours and projects. The band has often opened for The Cure, and their connection has deepened over the years, with Smith even remixing one of their tracks in the past.

The Twilight Sad announce new single and UK tour dates for 2026

In conjunction with the release of their new single, The Twilight Sad has announced an extensive UK and European headline tour scheduled for April and May 2026. The tour will kick off in Milan, Italy, on April 12, 2026, and will include stops in cities such as Zurich, Munich, Berlin, and Paris, before concluding with multiple shows in the UK and Ireland, including two nights at Glasgow's Barrowlands. Following their headline tour, The Twilight Sad will join The Cure for a series of outdoor dates in June and July 2026.

Twilight Sad: Band announce 2026 spring tour and new single release

James Graham expressed the emotional weight of the new single, stating, “We’ve all been waiting on a phone call that can change our lives at some point. This unfortunately focuses on a phone call that you never want to have.” The band’s return to music and touring marks a significant moment in their career, as they prepare for a new album expected to follow in 2026.

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• “Commentating on the track singer and lyricist James Graham says: “Waiting For The Phone Call is about grief, love, and mental illness.” — James Graham, Frontman of The Twilight Sad

The Twilight Sad return with new single "Waiting For The Phone Call" featuring Robert Smith

• “He’s the most generous person ever.” — Andy MacFarlane, Guitarist of The Twilight Sad, on Robert Smith

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The Twilight Sad's return with “Waiting For The Phone Call” not only highlights their artistic evolution but also reinforces their enduring connection with Robert Smith and The Cure, setting the stage for an exciting future in music.

The Twilight Sad announce new single and UK tour dates for 2026