Cleveland, we had an amazing evening with you all. A big thanks to Jay Som for joining us for the first few shows of the tour. Tonight we’re in Philadelphia. Make sure you get there early to see Japanese Breakfast on first. 📸 Brynn Osborn

Trap Door (Acoustic). Full live performance out now on YouTube: found.ee/DCfC-TrapDoor

Moments from the past few shows. Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far! 📸 Brynn Osborn

“Trap Door” live in Minneapolis. Cincinnati / Newport, see you tonight! 🎥 Brynn Osborn

Our WFUV live session is out now. Listen to the full performance + interview at wfuv.org/content/death-cab-cutie-2026. #FUVLive 🎥 Ryan Thrower

Ben reflects on the musical artists that influenced the sound of ‘I Built You A Tower’.

We're doing an AMA on r/indieheads on Friday, July 10 at 8am PT / 11am ET and taking questions about our new record 'I Built You A Tower' & more. The AMA thread is live now for your questions! Looking forward to chatting. - Zac, Nick, and Dave AMA: found.ee/DCfC-AMA

Pep Talk (Acoustic). Full live performance out now on YouTube: found.ee/DCfC-PepTalk 🎥 Sean Stout

Photos from the 'I Built You A Tower' studio sessions, April 2025. 📸 Ryan Thrower

Australia - we’re excited to have Acopia join us for our shows this November! All world tour dates are sale now. Get tickets via deathcabforcutie.com

Stone Over Water (Acoustic). Full live performance out now on YouTube: found.ee/DCfC-SOW

“How Heavenly A State” off our new record ‘I Built You A Tower,’ out now: deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/ibyat Lyric video by Juliet Bryant

And today we hand 'I Built You A Tower' over to you. We hope this album meets you where you need to be met. From all of us, thank you so much for spending time with the music we’ve made through all these years. deathcabforcutie.ffm.to/ibyat Album cover by Connor Dainty

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.