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Death Cab for Cutie Drops 11th Album, Scores Chart-Topper

6/4/2026

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Death Cab for Cutie released 11th album I Built You A Tower on June 5 via ANTI-Records, debuted the single Stone Over Water on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and saw Riptides become ninth number-one on Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart.
Producer John Congleton recorded album at Animal Rites and homes, freeing band and restoring confidence, according to guitarist Dave Depper.
They will start a tour on September 16 in Dublin with Pool Kids.

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Death Cab for Cutie released 11th album I Built You A Tower on June 5 via ANTI-Records, debuted the single Stone Over Water on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and saw Riptides become ninth number-one on Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart.
Producer John Congleton recorded album at Animal Rites and homes, freeing band and restoring confidence, according to guitarist Dave Depper.
They will start a tour on September 16 in Dublin with Pool Kids.