The Twilight Sad return with new single "WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL" and anounce Spring 2026 headline tour
The Twilight Sad today share a propulsive new single titled “WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL” via Rock Action Records. An impassioned autobiographical epic detailing a phone call you never want to arrive, the track is given extra intensity by the presence of The Cure’s Robert Smith on guitar. Click HERE to listen.
Commentating on the track, singer and lyricist James Graham says: “WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL is about grief, love, and mental illness. These things took over my life and I became ill. I lost the person most important to me in one of the cruellest ways. I’ve always used writing as a method of processing and coping with my emotions. My emotions became a problem and I couldn’t control them. Writing music with Andy… especially the past seven years had been both the escape and the opportunity to process and try and make sense of life. We’ve all been waiting on a phone call that can change our lives at some point. This unfortunately focuses on a phone call that you never want to have.”
Additionally, The Twilight Sad have announced news of an extensive UK & EU headline tour for April and May 2026 including a performance at the Roundhouse in London. This will be followed by a handful of dates performing as special guests to The Cure in June and July. As is widely known, Robert Smith has been one of The Twilight Sad’s biggest supporters over the past decade, taking the band on tour with The Cure, covering their music, and including The Twilight Sad in his Meltdown Festival lineup back in 2018.
The Twilight Sad headline shows:
Sun 12 April 2026 - Italy, Milan, Legend Club
Tues 14 April 2026 - Switzerland, Zurich, Bogen F
Wed 15 April 2026 - Germany, Munich, Ampere
Thurs 16 Apr 2026 - Germany, Berlin, Gretchen
Sat 18 Apr 2026 - Denmark, Copenhagen, Loppen
Sun 19 Apr 2026 - Norway, Oslo, Parkteateret
Mon 20 Apr 2026 - Sweden, Stockholm, Slaktkyrkan
Wed 22 Apr 2026 - Germany, Hamburg, Grünspan
Thurs 23 Apr 2026 - Netherlands, Utrecht, Tivolivredenburg Pandora Hall
Sat 25 Apr 2026 - Germany, Cologne, Gebäude 9
Sun 26 Apr 2026 - Belgium, Brussels, Rotonde - Botanique
Mon 27 Apr 2026 - France, Paris, Le Trabendo
Wed 29 Apr 2026 - UK, Bristol, Electric Bristol
Thurs 30 Apr 2026 - UK, London, Roundhouse
Sat 2 May 2026 - UK, Manchester, New Century Hall
Sun 3 May 2026 - UK, Newcastle upon Tyne, Boiler Shop
Tues 5 May 2026 - Scotland, Glasgow, Barrowlands
Sat 9 May 2026 - Ireland, Dublin, Button Factory
With The Cure:
Wed 24 June 2026 - Cardiff, Blackweir Fields
Fri 26 June 2026 - Dublin, Marley Park
Sun 28 June 2026 - Belfast, Belsonic
Fri 10 July 2026 - Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide
Sat 11 July 2026 - Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide
Sun 12 July 2026 - Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide