The Cribs have announced their first new album in over five years. Titled Selling A Vibe, the album is set to be released on January 9, 2026. To coincide with the announcement, the band has released the lead single, “Summer Seizures.” The song holds a special significance as it was the very first track written for the album, setting the tone for the entire project.
Of the single, guitarist and vocalist, Ryan Jarman comments,
Lyrically, I was in the kitchen in my apartment in NYC one morning and I could feel that summer was starting. I’d had the best summer of my life here and then, a few years ago, undoubtedly the hardest so when I could feel it coming around again it was a way of marking time and looking at where I’m at now and trying to tie it all together. It’s a song about love, tragedy and learning to live with yourself, all set during summertime in NYC.
The album’s creation was sparked by a period of intentional reconnection for the three Jarman brothers. Feeling burnt out by the constant cycle of touring and recording, and living across three different time zones, they decided to spend a summer together with no musical agenda. This time allowed them to revive their relationships as a family, providing the raw and honest foundation for a record that, for the first time, openly explores their dynamics with one another.
This “heart-on-sleeve” approach is core to The Cribs’ identity, as they have always blended a raw spirit and love for pop melodies with a healthy scepticism of a world focused on style over substance. The album’s title itself serves as a direct reflection of this ethos. Selling A Vibe stands as a masterfully crafted new chapter, written with the aim of capturing a specific moment in time.
The Cribs are also announcing a headline UK tour for Spring 2026. Ticket pre-sale begins 10am on Wednesday, 20th August, with general sale from 10am on Friday 22nd August. Ahead of their 2026 UK shows, The Cribs have partnered with War Child for a very special live performance in the intimate surrounds of London’s Shacklewell Arms on Saturday 23rd August. They then perform at All Points East the same weekend, before departing for North America.
