Beloved Scottish band The Twilight Sad make their long-awaited return with IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE, their sixth studio album released via Rock Action Records. IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE is a cogent story of loss and personal crisis, rooted in specific experience. Set to urgent and guitar-rich arrangements from Andy MacFarlane, with James Graham’s distinct, raw and impassioned vocals, the result is a pinnacle for THE TWILIGHT SAD in a career of tremendous integrity and artistry, and a record that honours the band’s ability to turn lived experience into fully felt music. Including the blistering single WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL and featuring the legendary Robert Smith of The Cure, IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE was recorded in London’s Battery Studios with Andy Savours (My Bloody Valentine) and mixed by Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Slowdive). Press - NME feature/interview to go live on announceRadio - Single WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL arrives on BBC6Music B list from 22nd DecemberFurther Marketing - Signed prints available for pre-order giveaways and linkfire with store pre-order links will be used across websites, socials, newsletters and on paid posts. Tourdates Sun 12 Apr 2026 - Italy, Milan, Legend ClubTue 14 Apr 2026 - Switzerland, Zurich, Bogen FWed 15 Apr 2026 - Germany, Munich, AmpereThu 16 Apr 2026 - Germany, Berlin, GretchenSat 18 Apr 2026 - Denmark, Copenhagen, LoppenSun 19 Apr 2026 - Norway, Oslo, ParkteateretMon 20 Apr 2026 - Sweden, Stockholm, SlaktkyrkanWed 22 Apr 2026 - Germany, Hamburg, GrünspanThu 23 Apr 2026 - Netherlands, Utrecht, Tivolivredenburg Pandora HallSat 25 Apr 2026 - Germany, Cologne, Gebäude 9Sun 26 Apr 2026 - Belgium, Brussels, Rotonde - BotaniqueMon 27 Apr 2026 - France, Paris, Le TrabendoWed 29 Apr 2026 - UK, Bristol, Electric BristolThu 30 Apr 2026 - UK, London, RoundhouseSat 2 May 2026 - UK, Manchester, New Century HallSun 3 May 2026 - UK, Newcastle upon Tyne, Boiler ShopTue 5 May 2026 - Scotland, Glasgow, BarrowlandsWed 6 May 2026 - Scotland, Glasgow, BarrowlandsSat 9 May 2026 - Ireland, Dublin, Button FactorySun 14 June 2026 - Italy, Firenze RocksWed 8 July 2026 - Slovakia, Pohoda FestivalFri 24-Sun 26 July 2026 - UK, Deer Shed Festival The Cure support (Announced)Wed 24 June 2026 - Cardiff, Blackweir FieldsFri 26 June 2026 - Dublin, Marley ParkSun 28 June 2026 - Belfast, BelsonicFri 10 July 2026 - Germany, Berlin, WuhlheideSat 11 July 2026 - Germany, Berlin, WuhlheideSun 12 July 2026 - Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide
