9-time JUNO Award winners Arkells announce their brand new album ‘Between Us’ for release on April 17 via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Produced and recorded in Los Angeles with Grammy Award winner John Congleton, the forthcoming album features the new single “Next Summer” released today, paired alongside an illusory performance video. Its instantly hummable chorus nods to a modern The Killers meets Gaslight Anthem singalong.
“When someone new enters your life, do you ever wonder, ‘what did last summer look like for this person? And for me? And what will next summer look like?'” questions frontman Max Kerman. “This song is a nod to the beauty and the mystery of what might lay ahead, and an appreciation of how we got to today. There’s a longing in the song, but it’s hopeful.” A select group of fans were treated to an early preview of “Next Summer” and new album details earlier this week when Arkells took over The Big Chill ice cream shop in Toronto, serving up the essence of summer in the peak of winter.
“Next Summer” arrives on the heels of their latest single “Money”, featuring Portugal. The Man, and the punchy tune “What Good?” The new album includes additional features from GROUPLOVE and Poolside on the 11-track collection. ‘Between Us’ is available now for pre-order on vinyl and CD, including a signed edition on grass-green vinyl. The cover was shot by Boston-based artist and photographer Pelle Cass, who photographed the vibrant image of Arkells atop Hamilton’s Jackson Square rooftop.
Arkells will road trip across the pond for European and UK tour dates from March 12 through 20, bringing the band to various cities in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom. The band performs at the 2026 JUNO Awards in their hometown of Hamilton on March 29 at the TD Coliseum. In December 2025, the Hamilton heroes popped up on stage as special guests of the Jonas Brothers at their sold-out stop at TD Coliseum, surprising the audience with a performance of their beloved hit “Leather Jacket”.