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  • Tour news: Senses Fail / Koyo / Initiate, Free Throw / Microwave, Sonic Temple 2027, more

    The music world is buzzing with movement this fall, as a dynamic lineup of indie, punk, and alternative acts kicks off some seriously ambitious tours across the country. From genre-bending collaborations to massive festival announcements, the road ahead is packed with noise, history, and fresh energy.

    One of the most electrifying ventures involves Turnstile, which is hitting its stride by taking on its largest venues yet and curating an absolutely insane list of openers. They are pairing diverse talent that spans everything from hip hop figures like Clipse and Vince Staples to hardcore legends such as Terror and Cold World, alongside indie favorites like Porches and Yves Tumor. This diverse roster demonstrates how the genre-defying energy of Turnstile continues to pull in a wide spectrum of musicians.

    In similar fashion, other groups are forging powerful alliances. Mannequin Pussy and Wednesday are teaming up for a co-headlining tour, opening the show with Nashville art punks SNÕÕPER. This collaboration promises a killer bill from top to bottom as they hit stops, starting in Asheville on October 30.

    The momentum continues with acts like Turnover, who are launching a fall tour supporting their new album Down on Earth. They will be joined by artists like Nothing and Trauma Ray, kicking off dates in Cincinnati on November 3.

    Veteran punk force Pennywise is gearing up for a North American tour following their appearance at Riot Fest. They will be joined by a rotating cast of contemporaries, including Angel Du$t, H2O, Murphy’s Law, and Circle Jerks, keeping the punk legacy loud and present.

    Other major players are also charting new territory. Arm’s Length is co-headlining a tour with Welsh band Holding Absence, supported by Bloom and House & Home, reaching some of their biggest venues yet.

    The scene also features exciting solo momentum. Jeff Tweedy is extending his fall solo tour dates, including an intimate show in Brooklyn at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, offering fans a chance to get closer to his sound.

    Further diverse acts are making waves on the road. Free Throw and Microwave are embarking on a co-headline tour with Carly Cosgrove, with other exciting acts like Puddlesplasher and Flycatcher also featured depending on the date. This tour includes stops in the NYC area, such as November 7 at NJ’s Starland Ballroom.

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  • Arm’s Length announce fall tour with Holding Absence

    The sounds of emo and post-hardcore are hitting new peaks, and at the forefront of this wave is the Canadian act Arm’s Length. Following the release of their celebrated album There’s A Whole World Out There, the band has been building an incredible momentum on the road. Now, they are taking that energy to the next level by announcing a massive co-headlining tour with Welsh counterparts Holding Absence.

    This collaboration promises an unforgettable experience, blending the raw intensity of Canadian music with the dynamic sound of Wales. The tour isn’t just about two bands; it’s a full-spectrum event supported by other major players in the scene, including Bloom and House & Home, setting the stage for some of the biggest live performances yet.

    Fans are already racing to secure tickets for this epic journey. The tour schedule is packed with major stops across the country, including appearances at festivals like Louder Than Life and Riot Fest, ensuring that fans of alternative music will find plenty of opportunities to celebrate the sound.

    One of the highly anticipated stops is in New York City on October 13, 2026, where the show is slated for Irving Plaza. This major city appearance is just the beginning of a sprawling itinerary designed to bring this dynamic pairing to audiences nationwide.

    The tour kicks off in September, hitting cities like Louisville and St. Louis before moving through the Midwest and into the East Coast. The schedule is ambitious, spanning from September 18, 2026, in Louisville, KY, all the way to October 17, 2026, in Nashville, TN, with dates peppered across various US hubs.

    Highlights of the itinerary include shows in Chicago, IL at Riot Fest on September 20th, and a run through Colorado, including Fort Collins, CO, and Colorado Springs, CO. The tour continues deep into October, featuring dates in major markets such as Los Angeles, CA (October 2nd), San Antonio, TX, and Houston, TX.

    The dates list includes stops in Minneapolis, MN at Varsity, Lawrence, KS at Granada, Jacksonville, FL at Five, and Pittsburgh, PA at Roxian. This extensive schedule showcases the growing reach and undeniable appeal of Arm’s Length and Holding Absence as they embark on this celebrated North American adventure.

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