California post-hardcore veterans TOUCHÉ AMORÉ are heading back to the UK and Europe for an extensive tour in early 2025 to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated new album, Spiral in a Straight Line, set to drop on October 11, 2024, via Rise Records.
The band’s sixth studio album comes after four tumultuous years since the release of Lament (2020), which coincided with the global pandemic that disrupted touring and live performances.
Vocalist Jeremy Bolm reflects on the challenges they’ve faced as a collective: “The last four years were full of ups and downs for every one of us, and coming together to make this record gave us a sense of stability during a very chaotic time.”
The 2025 tour, which kicks off on January 21st in Lisbon, promises to showcase the band’s latest evolution while also tapping into their deep, heartfelt discography. Expect performances of new songs, alongside classics from Stage Four, Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me, and Is Survived By.
Bolm and his bandmates—Clayton Stevens (guitar), Nick Steinhardt (guitar), Tyler Kirby (bass), and Elliot Babin (drums)—have channeled the grief and uncertainty of the past few years into a deeply introspective record.
According to Bolm, the new album delves into themes of loss, but not in the traditional sense. This time, it’s more about losing someone important in life as paths diverge, rather than the grief that comes with death.
Kirby expands on the album’s recurring themes: “Loss and identity are intertwined in this album. We all get comfortable with certain things in life, but when they inevitably change or disappear, who are we underneath?”
Spiral in a Straight Line shows TOUCHÉ AMORÉ embracing more dynamic and experimental sounds. Their post-hardcore roots are still evident, but the album introduces acoustic layers and shifts in tempo that challenge their usual raw aggression.
Songs like “Altitude” and “Finalist” highlight this expansion, with “Altitude” undergoing multiple revisions and transformations before its final form.
One of the most exciting aspects of Spiral in a Straight Line is the guest features, including collaborations with Julien Baker and Lou Barlow (SEBADOH, DINOSAUR JR).
Barlow’s contribution to the track “Subversion” is a standout moment for the band. As Bolm recalls, he was initially hesitant to reach out to Barlow, but after sending a heartfelt email, the legendary musician agreed to lend his voice to the song. The result is a powerful fusion of post-rock and indie, with Barlow’s vocals adding a haunting resonance to Bolm’s emotional delivery.
Julien Baker, a longtime friend and collaborator, returns for her third guest appearance with TOUCHÉ AMORÉ, contributing vocals on the album’s closing track, “Goodbye For Now.”
The upcoming UK/EU tour will see the band performing in cities across the continent, from Lisbon to London, hitting major venues like Berlin’s Columbia Theater, Paris’ Trabendo, and London’s Electric Ballroom.
Tickets for the UK/EU 2025 tour go on pre-sale Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 10 AM local time, with general sale following on Friday, October 11, 2024. Fans can secure their tickets via the band’s official website at toucheamore.com.
Touché Amoré Tour Dates:
10/9 – Los Angeles, CA @ Regent
10/11 – San Diego, CA @ The Cashbah
10/12 – Fresno, CA @ Strummers
10/13 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock
10/15 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
10/16 – Seattle, WA @ Crocodile
10/17 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
10/18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/19 – Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
10/21 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
10/22 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
10/23 – Detroit, MI @ Tangent
10/25 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
10/26 – Gainesville, FL @ Vivid (The Fest)
10/27 – Gainesville, FL @ Bo Diddley Plaza (The Fest)
10/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)
10/29 – Durham, NC @ The Fruit
10/31 – Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
11/1 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat
11/2 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11/3 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
Supporting acts for this American Fall run include rising hardcore stars SOUL GLO and PORTRAYAL OF GUILT, as well as shoegaze-influenced dream-pop band SOFT BLUE SHIMMER, giving the tour an eclectic mix of aggressive and atmospheric sounds that will complement TOUCHÉ AMORÉ’s signature palette of moods.
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Here is the list of all European shows:
21 Jan Lisbon, LAV
22 Jan Madrid, Sala Mon
23 Jan Barcelona, La2
25 Jan Biarritz, Atabal
26 Jan Lyon, La Marquise
27 Jan Milan, Legend Club
28 Jan Zurich, Exil
29 Jan Munich, Backstage Halle
31 Jan Vienna, Flex
01 Feb Budapest, A38
02 Feb Prague, Meet Factory
04 Feb Warsaw, Proxima
05 Feb Berlin, Columbia Theater
08 Feb Hamburg, Fabrik
10 Feb Oslo, Parkteatret
11 Feb Stockholm, Debaser
12 Feb Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
14 Feb Munster, Sputnikhalle
15 Feb Cologne, Kantine
16 Feb Amsterdam, Melkweg OZ
17 Feb Antwerp, Trix Club
18 Feb Paris, Trabendo
20 Feb Southampton, Engine Rooms
21 Feb Cardiff, The Globe
22 Feb Birmingham, Asylum
23 Feb Bristol, Fleece
25 Feb Dublin, Whelan’s
26 Feb Belfast, Limelight 2
27 Feb Glasgow, St. Luke’s
28 Feb Leeds, Project House
01 Mar Manchester, Gorilla
02 Mar Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
04 Mar Brighton, Chalk
05 Mar London, Electric Ballroom
