Courting unleashed: East Coast tour + new album

Courting is hitting the road on an East Coast tour, co-headlining with Slow Fiction. Tickets dropped today—don’t miss your chance to catch these boundary-pushing acts live.

Discover Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’

Fresh off the release of their daring new album, Courting’s latest project is as direct as it is inventive. Described as maximalist post-punk that’s simultaneously noisy and danceable, the album showcases a fearless blend of raw indie energy and experimental electronic twists. Frontman Sean Murphy-O’Neill sums it up perfectly: the record is “direct and succinct”—meant to hit you hard and leave a lasting impression.

Following three albums and one EP in just three years, Courting continues to reinvent the indie scene. With Lust for Life, they elevate their unique mix of indie, hyperpop, and experimental rock into a meticulously crafted eight-track journey. Murphy-O’Neill calls it a “real culmination of everything we’ve done,” where each song fits together like pieces in a vibrant, genre-defying collage.

A Look at the Album

The new record shifts gears from the sprawling theatrics of their previous work, delivering a straightforward, no-frills punch. With twin structures woven throughout—mirrored track placements and a cohesive artistic vision—Lust for Life is both immediate and deeply thoughtful. From the edgy rave energy of Stealth Rollback to the irresistible dance-punk groove of Pause at You, each track seamlessly guides you through Courting’s expansive soundscape. The two-part title track transforms from a sparse, eerie intro to a pulse-pounding finale, proving that even a seemingly light-hearted narrative about a credit card scam can carry a surprisingly touching weight.

Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’ Tracklist:

Intro
Stealth Rollback
Pause At You
Namcy
Eleven Sent (This Time)
After You
Lust For Life
Likely Place For Them To Be

Tour Dates on the East Coast (with Slow Fiction)

• May 30: Chicago, IL at Subterannean
• June 2: Toronto, ON at The Baby G
• June 4: Boston, MA at Warehouse XI
• June 5: New York, NY at Nightclub 101
• June 6: Philadelphia, PA at Foto Club
• June 7: Washington, DC at Pie Shop
• June 9: Carrboro, NC at Cat’s Cradle Back Room
• June 10: Atlanta, GA at Altar

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