Death Cab for Cutie sign to ANTI-, announce tour with Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som & Nation of Language

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Death Cab for Cutie (photo by Ryan Russell)

After 20 years and six albums with Atlantic Records, Death Cab for Cutie have announced that they’ve returned to an independent label, ANTI-. “We are thrilled to be joining the roster at ANTI- which includes some of our favorite artists, old friends and in many cases, both,” Ben Gibbard says. “We also can’t wait to begin this new chapter with the wonderful staff at ANTI- and share with you what we’ve been working on.” A press release says to “stay tuned for news on new music soon.”

While we wait, they’ve announced a summer North American tour, with Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and Nation of Language each joining them on select dates. “One of my favorite parts of being in this band is getting to be out on the road with artists that inspire us,” Gibbard says. “Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som and Nation of Language have made some of our favorite albums in recent years and we’re stoked they’ll be joining us this summer.”

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 30 at 10 AM local, with an artist presale starting Wednesday, January 28 at 10 AM local. See all dates below.

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE: 2026 TOUR DATES
May 29 – Denver, CO – Outside Days
July 10 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory *
July 11 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre *
July 12 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park *
July 14 – Cincinnati, OH – MegaCorp Pavilion *
July 15 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion *
July 17 – Philadelphia, PA – Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts ^
July 18 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC ^
July 19 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre ^
July 21 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion ^
July 22 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek ^
July 24 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre %
July 25 – Bentonville, AR – The Momentary %
July 26 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove %
July 28 – Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s %
July 29 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater %
July 31 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre %
August 2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre %
August 3 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre %
August 4 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park %
August 6 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
August 7 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre