Overview
- The band will tour the U.S. April 22–May 21, 2026, with Will Sheff opening and tickets on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
- A.C. Newman says the group will keep its long-standing name, arguing a change would only refocus attention on the case.
- Former drummer Joseph Seiders pleaded guilty to child pornography–related charges and is serving a three-year sentence in California.
- The upcoming album, originally tracked with Seiders, now features newly recorded drums by Charley Drayton.
- The New Pornographers have not named a permanent drummer, and Drayton is not expected to join the 2026 tour.