Twisted Teens announce third 2026 album: new music incoming

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• New album and label reveal: what’s coming on November 6
• Earlier 2026 releases that set the stage
• First single: “When We First Met” and a medieval visual
• Live plans: touring with Kurt Vile and an Australia run
• What to expect from the new record and the duo’s sound

New Orleans duo Twisted Teens are keeping a relentless pace in 2026, unveiling plans for a third full-length album this year and a fresh partnership with a major indie label. Fans can expect a bold new chapter from the band, whose sound blends abrasive rock with southern grit and a flair for the theatrical.

New album and label reveal: what’s coming on November 6

Twisted Teens will release their next LP, The Holy Cross Tigers, on November 6. This marks their first full-length release on Sub Pop, the label they signed with last month.

The record is the band’s third studio effort of 2026, arriving after two earlier albums from the same year.

Earlier 2026 releases that set the stage

Before signing with Sub Pop, the duo dropped two very different records that showcased their range.

• Blame the Clown — issued in January via Chain Smoking Records.
• Florida Water Blues — released through Going Underground Records.

Those albums helped build momentum and broadened their audience ahead of the new Sub Pop debut.

First single: “When We First Met” and a medieval visual

The band shared the lead single “When We First Met” alongside a striking medieval-themed video. The clip leans into weird, theatrical imagery that mirrors the track’s dramatic intensity.

Expect raw, high-energy performances driven by serrated guitars and a twangy pedal steel. Caspian Hollywell’s voice cuts through with a fierce, commanding delivery.

Live plans: touring with Kurt Vile and an Australia run

Twisted Teens are currently supporting Kurt Vile and the Violators on the road. Those dates keep them in front of bigger crowds and new listeners.

They will follow that stint with a headlining tour in Australia scheduled for December. The international leg will give fans a chance to hear the new material live.

What to expect from the new record and the duo’s sound

The Holy Cross Tigers promises to balance chaos and craft. The duo’s approach pairs abrasive textures with melodic hooks.

• Angular guitar lines and rough-edged production.
• Touches of country and blues filtered through punk energy.
• Vocal performances that are both urgent and theatrical.

Listeners should be ready for a record that’s loud, strange, and full of personality.