After five years away, The Cribs are officially back, with new single ‘Summer Seizures’ debuting on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6 Music show earlier this evening.
It is taken from comeback album, Selling A Vibe, set for release on 9th January 2026.
Guitarist and vocalist Ryan Jarman commented on the new single: “Lyrically, I was in the kitchen in my apartment in NYC one morning and I could feel that summer was starting.
“I’d had the best summer of my life here and then, a few years ago, undoubtedly the hardest so when I could feel it coming around again it was a way of marking time and looking at where I’m at now and trying to tie it all together.
“It’s a song about love, tragedy and learning to live with yourself, all set during summertime in NYC.”
The Wakefield band have confirmed an accompanying headline UK tour for Spring 2026, including Manchester’s Albert Hall, Sheffield’s Foundry, and Newcastle’s Boiler Shop.
The Jarman brothers have also partnered with War Child for a very special live performance in the intimate surrounds of London’s Shacklewell Arms on Saturday 23rd August.
Bassist and vocalist Gary Jarman adds: “I think as time has gone by our albums have become more and more open – and as such the songs on Selling A Vibe feel very personal.
“So it can be nerve wracking releasing them because they matter so much to us. I know that may sound overly romantic or idealistic, but ultimately – it’s the only thing that matters when all is said and done.
“Did we connect with people? We don’t want this to be seen as an “indie rock” record or a “punk” record or whatever – all those things that used to seem to matter to us – our only hope is that people enjoy and connect with the songs and lyrics for what they are.”
Pre-order upcoming album Selling A Vibe HERE.
Listen to new single ‘Summer Seizures’ on streaming services here.
Tour pre-sale begins at 10am on Wednesday 20th August, with general sale from 10am on Friday 22nd August.
The Cribs UK Headline Tour 2026
18 Mar – Boiler Shop, Newcastle, UK – Tickets here
20 Mar – Foundry, Sheffield, UK – Tickets here
21 Mar – Albert Hall, Manchester, UK – Tickets here
22 Mar – O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK – Tickets here
24 Mar – Rock City, Nottingham, UK – Tickets here
25 Mar – Tramshed, Cardiff, UK – Tickets here
28 Mar – Concorde 2, Brighton, UK – Tickets here.
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