New song “Stone Over Water” is out now, w/ a lyric video by Juliet Bryant. If you’ve ever had to try and convince yourself and everyone around you that you’re ok when you are most definitely not, this song is for you. Be kind to yourselves out there. xDCfC deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/stoneoverwater

Los Angeles - to celebrate the imminent release of our new album, I Built You A Tower, we're going to play it in full at South Pasadena's Sid the Cat Auditorium next Tuesday, June 2. We'll be playing some older material too. Tickets go on sale TODAY at 12pm PT via found.ee/DCfC-LosAngeles-Jun2

It’s not just that we will miss one of the most consistently funny, astutely perceptive and topically necessary shows on television, it’s that we will miss getting to spend a little time each night with one of the most genuine, authentic hosts ever to do it.

“Punching the Flowers” from our upcoming record ‘I Built You A Tower’ out June 5. deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/punchingtheflowers

New song + music video "Punching the Flowers" out now everywhere. "Punching the Flowers" is a song about stagnation and the feeling of being imprisoned by The Known. And about the damage done when someone ventures deeper into the unknown. deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/punchingtheflowers

Punching the Flowers. Music video premieres on YouTube tomorrow, 4/28 @ 9am PT / 12pm ET: youtu.be/P1KTbDxOuuQ We'll be hanging out in the chat 15 minutes early.

All shows in Australia are on sale now. Also, we’re excited to share that Pool Kids will be joining us in Europe and the UK this fall! Get tickets now at deathcabforcutie.com

Behind the song: “Riptides” – Ben shares more about writing the track, and what inspired the lyrics.

Australia - we’re excited to make our return this November 🇦🇺 Presale starts Friday, 17 April at 1pm local time. Onsale starts Tuesday, 21 April at 2pm local time. Sign up for presale access now via deathcabforcutie.com. See you there.

Ben reflects on the themes behind “Riptides,” the first single from our upcoming album ‘I Built You A Tower.’

Seattle! See you under the Space Needle at Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival this September. Tickets are on sale now at bumbershoot.com

I’m too tired to start I can’t bring you up to speed There’s too many riptides in this ocean To proceed “Riptides” from our new album ‘I Built You A Tower’ out June 5: deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/ibyat

London! Excited to announce a special in-conversation event between Ben and Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub) at One Ninety Four on Thursday, April 16, presented by Rough Trade. RSVP: link.dice.fm/T53540b2aa5e

All shows are on sale now. Get tickets via deathcabforcutie.com

'I Built You A Tower' is available to pre-order now on vinyl, CD, and cassette. Plus there’s new merch available in our webstore, including a 40x60” poster, long sleeve, and tee. Pre-order at deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/allstores.

“Riptides” from our new album 'I Built You A Tower' out June 5: deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/ibyat Music video directed by Jason Lester

We’re thrilled to announce our new album 'I Built You A Tower’, out June 5 on Anti Records. New song “Riptides” out now w/ a music video directed by Jason Lester. Check out “Riptides” + pre-order ‘I Built You A Tower’: deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/ibyat Album cover by Connor Dainty

Bay Area! We’ll see you at Outside Lands this August. 3-day tickets go on sale this Thursday, 3/5 at 12pm PT: sfoutsidelands.com

Due to demand, we've added a second show in Sandy, UT on 7/28. All summer 2026 shows are on sale now at deathcabforcutie.com. See you soon!

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our resident master of the four string, the beating heart of what keeps this train on the tracks, a man whose generosity is matched only by his intellect and curiosity, Mr. Nick Harmer! 📸 @xryanrussellx.bsky.social

We’re excited to be going out on tour this summer in North America. Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and Nation of Language will be joining us for select dates. Presale starts 1/28 at 10am local. Onsale starts 1/30 at 10am local. Sign up for presale: deathcabforcutie.com 📸 @xryanrussellx.bsky.social

Denver, we’re thrilled to be playing Outside Days in May. Tickets are available this Friday at 10am MST via outsidedays.outsideonline.com. See you there!

Holiday sale is happening now in our webstore: get 30% off store-wide now through 12/2 (exclusions apply). Head over to store.deathcabforcutie.com

Seattle - Ben will be playing a solo show at Neptune Theatre on 12/19. Wayne Horvitz opens up the show. All proceeds will benefit @nwirp.bsky.social. Presale starts Thursday, 11/20 at 10am PT. Onsale starts Friday, 11/21 at 10am PT. Sign up for presale now at benjamingibbard.com

New merch items + restocked vinyl are now available in our webstore for the holidays! This includes our 'Plans' 20th anniversary coffee blend collaboration with Bellingham’s Camber Coffee. Shop at store.deathcabforcutie.com

Join us in wishing the HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY to our resident musical shredder, Dave Depper! He brings us so much laughter, positivity and unmatched trivia expertise every single day. Here’s to a great year ahead! 📷: Jimmy Fontaine

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to the sharp dressed man with the golden ear... Mr Zac Rae himself! 📷: Jimmy Fontaine

The last time the @mariners.com won the AL West, we were celebrating the release of The Photo Album. #GOMS #Cal4MVP

New Vinyl Color alert! Ben and The Baseball Project’s split 7” vinyl is now available in Aqua Blue via our webstore. The vinyl celebrates former Seattle Mariners player Ichiro Suzuki’s recent induction into the National Hall of Fame. Pre-order now: found.ee/BG-IchirosTheme

20 years ago today, ‘Plans’ was released 🎈Here are some memories from throughout the years. Live photo by Brandon Morreale

Select merch items from our recent shows are now available to pre-order in our webstore. Head over to store.deathcabforcutie.com

As the 'Plans' 20th Anniversary shows come to a close, we want to thank each and every one of you who came out to celebrate with us. Also, huge thanks to our amazing crew, all the incredible people that work behind the scenes, and the wonderful venues and their staffs as well.

With all the anniversaries flying around, it can be easy to forget the most important one of all - this dude’s birthday! Join us in wishing a wonderful day to our friend, leader, and all around wonderful human Mr. Ben Gibbard. We love you Ben! 📷: Jimmy Fontaine

Chicago - thanks for celebrating with us for two wonderful nights. Until next time! 📸: Brandon Morreale

Thank you Seattle for showing up for us time and time again! To be able to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Plans in our hometown, over two amazing nights with all of you, was just incredible. We will never forget it. Take care of each other until the next time. -DCfC 📸: Ryan Russell

The ‘Plans’ celebrations have begun. Seattle, thank you for the warm welcome back! See you again tomorrow at Climate Pledge Arena. 📸: Ryan Russell

The ‘Plans’ 20th anniversary shows begin tonight in Seattle! In honor of this kickoff, select tour merch is now available to pre-order in our webstore: store.deathcabforcutie.com. Looking forward to celebrating. We'll see you tonight at Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle, swing by the Sub Pop Shop at the KEXP Gathering Space for a mini ‘Plans’ merch pop-up now through this weekend! We’ll have t-shirts, tote bags, and the tour-exclusive Green Smoke 2xLP vinyl variant of ‘Plans’ available for purchase while supplies last.

To celebrate Ichiro Suzuki's induction into the National Hall of Fame this weekend, Ben & The Baseball Project are releasing a split 7" with their respective tracks "Ichiro's Theme" & "Ichiro Goes to the Moon". Proceeds benefit Seattle's Teen Feed. Pre-order now: found.ee/BGBP-Ichiro7

What an amazing way to kick off tour last night at Channel 24. Thank you for coming out, Sacramento! Reno - see you tonight. 📸: Nicole White

Our shows in the western US kick off this Wednesday in Sacramento. There are still some tickets left in Redding, Portland, and Spokane. See you all soon! Tickets at deathcabforcutie.com Art by @charliewagers.bsky.social

There's only one Jason McGerr, and when you see Death Cab for Cutie, you're moving to his beat just like we are. Please join us in wishing Jason a very happy birthday today! 📷: Jimmy Fontaine

We’re just one month away from our shows in the western US! Sacramento and Reno are sold out, and tickets are moving quickly for all other shows. Grab yours at deathcabforcutie.com Art by @charliewagers.bsky.social

Our 'Plans' 20th anniversary shows are included on @pitchfork.com's list of Most Anticipated Tours of Summer 2025: pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/most-anticipated-tours

Memorial Day weekend sale is happening now in our webstore: get 20% off sitewide now through 5/26 (excluding media). We’ve also added a brand new Ellis Street tee to commemorate the place where it all started. Shop at store.deathcabforcutie.com