Fresh off a nail-biting run at the UK #1 spot, The Cribs are officially back on North American soil — and not just for a cameo. The Jarman brothers have announced their first North American headline tour in nine years, marking a huge moment for fans on this side of the Atlantic.
The tour kicks off this spring, with dates lined up in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, and more. It all comes hot on the heels of their acclaimed new album ‘Selling A Vibe’, out now via Play It Again Sam — their first full-length in five years and one that feels both deeply personal and quietly defiant.
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A record that hits different
‘Selling A Vibe’ has landed with serious impact on both sides of the pond. Support has poured in from The New York Times, Stereogum, The Guardian, NME, Consequence, BrooklynVegan, BBC 6 Music, Sirius AltNation, and plenty more — a reminder that The Cribs still matter, and still connect.
At their core, The Cribs have always worn their hearts on their sleeves. Raw, honest, melody-driven songs with just enough grit to keep things grounded. But this time around, that honesty turns inward. ‘Selling A Vibe’ is the first record where the brothers openly examine their relationship with each other — not just as bandmates, but as family.
After years of the release–tour–repeat grind (and living across three different time zones), the band hit pause. No writing. No demos. Just a summer spent reconnecting. After 20 years together, that reset became the emotional foundation of the album — and you can feel it in the songs.
Breaking the bottle
For the production, The Cribs deliberately avoided going back to familiar territory. Having already worked with legends like Steve Albini, Ric Ocasek, Edwyn Collins, Dave Fridmann, and Alex Kapranos, they wanted something new. Enter Patrick Wimberly (Chairlift), whose résumé includes Solange, MGMT, and Lil Yachty.
The goal? Push the pop sensibility further than ever before — without losing the band’s DNA. The result is a slower, more intentional recording process that gives melody room to breathe. This isn’t about chasing old sparks; it’s about smashing the bottle and seeing what spills out.
As bassist and vocalist Gary Jarman puts it:
“Our albums have become more and more open over time… the songs on Selling A Vibe feel very personal. It’s nerve-wracking putting them out because they really matter to us. We don’t want this to be seen as an ‘indie rock’ or ‘punk’ record — we just hope people connect with the songs and lyrics for what they are. We want them to be for everyone.”
That openness might just make ‘Selling A Vibe’ their most ambitious release yet.
North American Tour Dates
April 23 – Constellation Room, Santa Ana, CA
April 24 – Echoplex, Los Angeles, CA
April 25 – Popscene @ Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
April 28 – Mississippi Studios, Portland, OR
April 29 – Sunset, Seattle, WA
May 02 – 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN
May 03 – Cactus Club, Milwaukee, WI
May 05 – Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL
May 06 – El Club, Detroit, MI
May 07 – Lee’s Palace, Toronto, ON
May 09 – Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY
May 10 – The Sinclair, Cambridge, MA
‘Selling A Vibe’ track list
- Dark Luck
- Selling A Vibe
- A Point Too Hard To Make
- Never The Same
- Summer Seizures
- Looking For The Wrong Guy
- If Our Paths Never Crossed
- Self-Respect
- You’ll Tell Me Anything
- Rose Mist
- Distractions
- Brothers Won’t Break
After a five-year silence, The Cribs didn’t come back just to fill space — they came back because they had something to say. And this spring, North America finally gets to hear it loud.
Listen to ‘Selling A Vibe’ now on all platforms
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