Emerging from late-night jam sessions at LSU, rising rock outfit The Bends return with their new single “Tango,” out now via Warner Records. The track follows “Lips” and signals a fresh chapter for the Baton Rouge quartet. Written after a reflective phone call with someone from his past, frontman Hayden Field describes “Tango” as a meditation on reconnecting and navigating the emotional distance that time can create.
The band’s 2025 EP ‘Leeward Drive’ further cemented their momentum, highlighted by “Virginia,” co-written with Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra. Expanding beyond Louisiana, the group caught the attention of Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant, who stepped in to produce “The Fence.” Blending textured vocals with garage rock energy inspired by The Strokes and Kings of Leon, The Bends continue to build a rapidly growing fanbase drawn to both their recordings and their electric live performances.
Following recent headline shows, the band will hit the road supporting Houndmouth and Ole 60, alongside festival appearances this spring and summer. With “Tango” setting the tone, The Bends are leaning into their college-town roots while pushing confidently toward a national breakout.
MARCH
March 13 – KEMBA Live! (Columbus, OH) *with Houndmouth
March 14 – The Sylvee (Madison, WI) *with Houndmouth
March 16 – The Admiral Theater (Omaha, NE) *with Houndmouth
March 17 – The Blue Note (Columbia, MO) *with Houndmouth
March 19 – Cain’s Ballroom (Tulsa, OK) *with Houndmouth
March 28 – Auburn Rodeo Show (Auburn, AL)
APRIL
April 16 – Tipitina’s (New Orleans, LA)
April 17 – Fred’s Bar (Baton Rouge, LA)
April 23 – Georgia Theatre (Athens, GA)
MAY
May 1 – The Refinery Charleston (Charleston, SC) *with Houndmouth
May 2 – Tabernacle (Atlanta, GA) *with Houndmouth
May 14 – Asheville Yards Amphitheater (Asheville, NC) *with Ole 60
May 15 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (Charlotte, NC) *with Ole 60
May 16 – Red Hat Amphitheater (Raleigh, NC) *with Ole 60
JUNE
June 5 – Let’s Go Fest (Crownsville, MD)
June 18 – Summerfest (Milwaukee, WI)