The Cribs are back to announce their first new album in five years, Selling a Vibe, out on January 9th, 2026 via Play It Again Sam. As a preview, the veteran British rockers have revealed lead single “Summer Seizures” and its accompanying video. Stream it below.
Marking the follow-up to 2020’s Night Network, the project was produced by former Chairlift member Patrick Wimberly, who has worked with acts including Solange, MGMT, and Lil Yachty. The resulting “slower, more considered recording process” with a focus on melody came after the Jarman brothers made a concerted effort to “revive the essence of their relationship as family.”
“I think as time has gone by our albums have become more and more open — and as such the songs on Selling a Vibe feel very personal,” bassist and vocalist Gary Jarman shared in a statement. “So it can be nerve wracking releasing them because they matter so much to us. I know that may sound overly romantic or idealistic, but ultimately — it’s the only thing that matters when all is said and done.”
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He continued, “We don’t want this to be seen as an ‘indie rock’ record or a ‘punk’ record or whatever — all those things that used to seem to matter to us — our only
hope is that people enjoy and connect with the songs and lyrics for what they are.”
“Summer Seizures” was the first song to come out of The Cribs’ recording sessions, with guitarist and vocalist Ryan Jarman explaining that it was inspired by “all the major events” in his life coming together during the summer it was made. He added, “It’s a song about love, tragedy, and learning to live with yourself, all set during summertime in NYC.”
Beginning in September, The Cribs are set to embark on a brief string of previously announced North American tour dates in support of Selling a Vibe. See the full schedule below, and get tickets here.
Selling a Vibe Artwork:
Selling a Vibe Tracklist:
01. Dark Luck
02. Selling a Vibe
03. A Point Too Hard to Make
04. Never the Same
05. Summer Seizures
06. Looking for the Wrong Guy
07. If Our Paths Never Crossed
08. Self-Respect
09. You’ll Tell Me Anything
10. Rose Mist
11. Distractions
12. Brothers Won’t Break
The Cribs 2025 Tour Dates:
08/22 – Newcastle, UK @ The Town Moor
08/24 – London, UK @ All Points East
09/19 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies Chicago
09/20 – Chicago, IL @ Riot Festival
09/23 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
09/25 – Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
09/27 – Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
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