Overview

• White made an unannounced appearance during Idles’ Sunday set at Douglass Park, jumping in on “Never Fight a Man With a Perm” from the band’s 2018 album Joy As an Act of Resistance.
• The guest spot came a day after White headlined night two of the three-day event.
• The collaboration arrived near the end of Idles’ set, which also included a Mariah Carey cover and a closing run of “Rottweiler” with Soft Play.
• White’s recent live streak has included performing “With a Little Help From My Friends” with Ringo Starr at Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond.
• Idles are actively recording new material with Kenny Beats and Nigel Godrich with more releases signaled for 2026, and White’s next scheduled date is Sept. 27 at the CBGB Festival in Brooklyn.