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Death Cab for Cutie Signs with ANTI, Announces Summer Tour

1/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Death Cab for Cutie has signed with ANTI- Records, signaling a return to their independent roots after six albums with Atlantic Records.
The band announced a summer tour, kicking off July 10 in Minneapolis, with support from Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and Nation of Language on select dates.
Presale tickets will be available on January 28, 2026, and general sales will begin on January 30, 2026.
Frontman Ben Gibbard expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with artists they admire and hinted at upcoming new music after their 2022 album Asphalt Meadows.

History

Historical Context

Sub Pop Records, founded in 1991, transformed the music industry by championing alternative rock bands like Nirvana. This shift towards independence continues with Death Cab for Cutie, who left Atlantic Records after 21 years to join ANTI- Records, reflecting a broader trend of artists seeking creative freedom and collaboration, potentially reshaping future music industry dynamics.

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Story summary

Death Cab for Cutie has signed with ANTI- Records, signaling a return to their independent roots after six albums with Atlantic Records.
The band announced a summer tour, kicking off July 10 in Minneapolis, with support from Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and Nation of Language on select dates.
Presale tickets will be available on January 28, 2026, and general sales will begin on January 30, 2026.
Frontman Ben Gibbard expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with artists they admire and hinted at upcoming new music after their 2022 album Asphalt Meadows.

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