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They Might Be Giants Announce New Album "The World Is to Dig" Featuring Lead Single "Wu-Tang"
2/11/2026, 9:52:40 AM
Overview of the New Album
They Might Be Giants, the influential alternative rock band, has announced their upcoming album, *The World Is to Dig*, set for release on April 14, 2026. This marks their first full-length album in five years, following the Grammy-nominated *BOOK*, which was released in 2021. The new album will feature 18 tracks, with the lead single titled "Wu-Tang" already available for streaming and as a free download from their shop.
Insights on "Wu-Tang"
The single "Wu-Tang" showcases a nostalgic, 60s-inspired sound, diverging from the band's previous works. John Linnell, one of the band's founding members, explained that the song was conceived as a tribute to the Wu-Tang Clan, highlighting their influence as "a transformative force and a guiding light through inner conflict and personal struggle." However, Linnell clarified that the song does not attempt to emulate the hip-hop group's musical style, stating, “Are we fans? Sure! Would we ever attempt to emulate their sound? Not publicly.”
Tracklist for *The World Is to Dig*
The album will include the following tracks:
1. Back In Los Angeles
3. Sleep’s Older Sister
4. Je N’en Ai Pas
6. Let’s Fall in Lava
10. New Wave Will Never Die
11. Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
12. Character Flaw
13. Hit The Ground
16. In the Dead Mall
17. What the Cat Dragged In
18. [Track Title Not Provided]
Upcoming Tour Dates
To support the album's release, They Might Be Giants will embark on *The Bigger Show Tour*, starting on April 17, 2026, in Woodstock, New York. The tour will include multiple performances in cities such as Indianapolis, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn, concluding in Boston on June 6, 2026.
Tour Schedule:
- 04/17 – Woodstock, NY @ Bearsville Theatre
- 04/18 – Woodstock, NY @ Bearsville Theatre
- 04/24 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
- 04/25 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
- 04/26 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
- 04/28 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
- 04/29 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
- 05/01 – Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
- 05/02 – Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
- 05/03 – Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
- 05/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
- 05/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
- 05/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
- 05/28 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
- 05/29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
- 05/30 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
- 06/05 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
- 06/06 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Conclusion
With *The World Is to Dig*, They Might Be Giants continue to evolve their sound while paying homage to influential artists like the Wu-Tang Clan. The forthcoming album and accompanying tour are highly anticipated by fans, marking a significant return for the band after a five-year hiatus from full-length releases.
