Arkells Announce New LP ft. Portugal. The Man, GROUPLOVE & Poolside

Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells announce their brand new album, Between Us, for release on April 17th via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Produced/recorded in LA with Grammy Award-winner John Congleton (St. Vincent, Death Cab for Cutie, Wallows), the forthcoming album features the new single “Next Summer,” released today, paired alongside an illusory performance video. It’s instantly hummable chorus nods to a modern The Killers meets Gaslight Anthem singalong.

“Next Summer” is the anthem that finds comfort with the uncertainty of the future.

Frontman Max Kerman states:

“When someone new enters your life, do you ever wonder, ‘what did last summer look like for this person? And for me? And what will next summer look like?’ This song is a nod to the beauty and the mystery of what might lay ahead, and an appreciation of how we got to today. There’s a longing in the song, but it’s hopeful.”

A select group of fans were treated to an early preview of “Next Summer,” as well as new album details, earlier this week, when Arkells took over The Big Chill ice cream shop in Toronto, serving up the essence of summer, in the peak of winter.

“Next Summer” arrives on the heels of their latest single, “Money” (featuring Portugal. The Man), and the punchy tune “What Good?” as the band’s first taste of new music from this Between Us era. Arkells’ new album includes additional features from GROUPLOVE and Poolside on the eleven-track collection.

Between Us is available now for pre-order on vinyl and CD, including a signed edition on grass-green vinyl. The cover was shot by Boston-based artist and photographer Pelle Cass, who photographed the vibrant image of Arkells atop Hamilton’s Jackson Square rooftop – a nod to their roots.

Arkells are set to road trip across the pond for a string of European and UK tour dates from March 12th to 20th, 2026, to kick off the “Between Us Tour.” The shows will bring the band to various cities in Germany, Netherlands, and United Kingdom, with a North American run to announce shortly. The shows are the first run of many intimate and up close and personal live experiences to come from Arkells in 2026. See full list of dates (so far) below.

Further music releases, tour dates and album info to come, as the band prepares for a busy 2026.

Arkells ‘Between Us’ album artwork

Between Us Track Listing:

Next Summer
What Good?
Ride (ft. GROUPLOVE)
Money (ft. Portugal. The Man)
Imagine Barcelona
Desire’s Got Some Questions
Universe Talking
Two Hearts
What’s On Your Mind (ft. Poolside)
Rumour
Escape Door

Tour Dates:

March 12 – Mikropol, Berlin, Germany
March 13 – Nochtspeicher, Hamburg, Germany
March 15 – Artheater, Cologne, Germany
March 17 – Bitterzoet, Amsterdam, Netherlands
March 19 – Deaf Institute, Manchester, United Kingdom SOLD OUT
March 20 – Underworld, London, United Kingdom SOLD OUT
March 29 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum (2026 JUNO Awards Broadcast)
May 30 – Fergus, ON – Meadows Music Festival

US Tour Dates:

April 17 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom *album release weekend*
April 18 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom *album release weekend*
April 26 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
April 28 – Detroit, MI – The Shelter
April 30 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
May 1 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
May 2 – New York, NY – Racket NYC