Indie rock fans, big news just dropped: Kevin Morby has announced his eighth studio album, Little Wide Open, set for release on May 15, 2026, via Dead Oceans. Produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, this deeply personal project follows Morby’s acclaimed trilogy (including Sundowner and This Is a Photograph) and features contributions from heavy-hitters like Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Lucinda Williams, Katie Gavin (MUNA), Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso), and more. The lead single “Javelin” is out now with an accompanying music video starring Morby alongside comedian Caleb Hearon (and a cameo from Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield)—a raw, introspective track that sets the tone for the album’s vulnerable storytelling.
Morby describes Little Wide Open as his most personal and stripped-back work yet, written amid Midwest isolation, road trips through the heartland, and sessions at Long Pond with Dessner and engineer Bella Blasko. Themes of tangled highways, small-town America, rock ‘n’ roll romance, and emotional openness shine through on the 13-track record:
- Badlands
- Die Young
- Javelin
- All Sinners
- Natural Disaster
- 100,000 Towns
- I Ride Passenger
- Junebug
- Dandelion
- Field Guide for the Butterflies (Plus additional tracks teased in announcements.)
To celebrate, Morby is hitting the road for a massive 2026 world tour supporting the album, spanning North America in May-June and Europe/UK in July. Many dates feature support from Liam Kazar, promising intimate, high-energy nights of Morby’s signature folk-rock introspection mixed with live-band fire.
Key Kevin Morby 2026 Tour Dates (Little Wide Open Tour)
- March 14, 2026 – Austin, TX @ The Long Time
- May 8, 2026 – Woodstock, NY @ Levon Helm Studios *
- May 13, 2026 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen *
- May 14, 2026 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre *
- May 15-17, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Block Party
- May 17, 2026 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom *
- May 21, 2026 – San Francisco, CA (venue TBA, e.g., The Fillmore) *
- May 24, 2026 – San Diego, CA @ Music Box *
- May 26, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom *
- May 29, 2026 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater *
- June 5, 2026 – Toronto, ON @ History *
- June 6, 2026 – Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre *
- June 10, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel * (Additional North American and European dates in June-July, including stops in Vienna, Munich, and more—full routing on kevinmorby.com/tour.)
- = w/ Liam Kazar support
These shows kick off right around the album drop, offering fans the chance to hear new material live in theaters, clubs, and festivals. Tickets are on sale now (or going on sale soon for select dates) via Ticketmaster, AXS, venue sites, and partners like CapitalCityTickets.com. Prices start affordably for these indie-leaning venues—grab yours early, as Morby tours often build buzz and sell out in key markets.
Morby’s live shows are renowned for their emotional depth and killer band energy—don’t miss this run celebrating what could be his most defining album yet.
Stream “Javelin” now, pre-order Little Wide Open, and check official sources like kevinmorby.com, Dead Oceans, or Morby’s Substack/Instagram for updates. Secure your spots today via CapitalCityTickets.com—use promo codes for discounts on Kevin Morby tickets nationwide!
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