Tour news: Interpol & Model/Actriz, Rick Fröberg tribute, Shame, Lords of Acid, Ribbon Skirt, Ghostwoman, more

Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more.

INTERPOL & MODEL/ACTRIZ

Interpol have announced a few West Coast tour dates surrounding their appearance at Coachella and most are with Model/Actriz.

ARMAND HAMMER

Armand Hammer (aka billy woods and ELUCID) have announced a tour supporting their fantastic 2025 album with The Alchemist, Mercy.

SHAME / RIBBON SKIRT / GHOSTWOMAN

Shame’s North American tour starts January 15 in Baltimore and since the tour was announced, they’ve added Montreal punks Ribbon Skirt on on the first leg of the tour (including NYC’s Warsaw on 1/17) and Canadian garage-psych band Ghostwoman on the second leg, with a few remaining shows still TBA.

Meanwhile, Ghostwoman also have shows with Band of Skulls, and a few headlining dates too including NYC’s TV Eye on April 1.

BAD TIME RECORDS TOUR 2026

Bad Time Records, the label that’s been fueling the current US ska / ska-punk resurgence, has announced a 2026 edition of the Bad Time Records Tour. Kill Lincoln (the band fronted by BTR founder Mike Sosinski) are on board for the trek once again, with JER and Bad Operation on all dates. And like in 2023, other Bad Time bands will join on select dates.

GLADIE

Gladie just announced a new album and a tour in support that has Saintseneca on board in March and April, and Noun in April/May.

RIC FRÖBERG TRIBUTE W/ TED LEO, WALTER SCHREIFELS & MORE

In celebration of PLENTY FOR ALL: The Art of Rick Fröberg — and Rick’s life — there’s a show at Rough Trade Below featuring Ted Leo, Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Gorilla Biscuits), Sohrab Habibion (Obits, Savak), Johnny Temple (Girls Against Boys), Alexis Fleisig (Girls Against Boys, Obits) and Leslie Stein. The event is free (but you need to claim a ticket).

LORDS OF ACID

Belgian electronic vets Lords of Acid have announced the “Cheeky Freaky Tour” with Dean on a Sunday, Princess Superstar, Tony & The Kiki, and MZ Neon. It starts April 25 at Sick New World fest and hits NYC on May 12 at Racket.

JIM E. BROWN

Whether or not he’s an actual Mancunian, Jim E. Brown is a bit of a cult sensation and has live shows this month.

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