Arkells drop “Ride” today, the fourth single from their forthcoming album ‘Between Us’, due April 17 via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. The track features GROUPLOVE, whose layered vocals and punching falsettos lock in immediately with Arkells’ warm indie-pop groove. On the surface it’s a song about cycling through the city. Underneath, it’s about resisting the pull of materialism in favour of something simpler and more alive. “When Christian and Hannah sing together, we feel a chemical reaction to their voices,” says frontman Max Kerman. “That pure, explosive freedom we needed in the song.” Listen here.
‘Between Us’ is produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Death Cab for Cutie, Wallows) and arrives as a genuinely exciting chapter for the nine-time JUNO Award winners. The album follows singles “Next Summer,” “What Good?,” and “Money” (featuring Portugal. The Man), with “Ride” rounding out a strong early run of releases. Pre-orders are live now on vinyl and CD, including a signed edition on grass-green vinyl, with cover photography by Pelle Cass shot atop Hamilton’s Jackson Square rooftop.
The European and UK leg of the Between Us Tour is underway now, with shows in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK through March 20. Both Manchester and London dates are sold out. North American dates follow in April, running through June, with a series of Canadian “City Takeovers” featuring multi-night runs in small clubs across Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto, many of which the band hasn’t played in over a decade. Several of those dates are already sold out.
Arkells also perform at the 2026 JUNO Awards on March 29 at TD Coliseum in Hamilton, their hometown. The band made a surprise appearance there in December 2025 as guests of the Jonas Brothers, delivering a performance of fan favourite “Leather Jacket” to a sold-out crowd.
Between Us Tracklisting:
- Next Summer
- What Good?
- Ride (ft. GROUPLOVE)
- Money (ft. Portugal. The Man)
- Imagine Barcelona
- Desire’s Got Some Questions
- Universe Talking
- Two Hearts
- What’s On Your Mind (ft. Poolside)
- Rumour
- Escape Door
2026 Between Us Tour Dates:
March 12 – Berlin, Germany – Mikropol
March 13 – Hamburg, Germany – Nochtspeicher
March 15 – Cologne, Germany – Artheater
March 17 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Bitterzoet
March 19 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Deaf Institute (SOLD OUT)
March 20 – London, United Kingdom – Underworld (SOLD OUT)
March 29 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum (2026 JUNO Awards Broadcast)
April 17 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
April 18 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
April 26 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
April 28 – Detroit, MI – Shelter (SOLD OUT)
April 30 – Washington, DC – Atlantis
May 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry
May 2 – New York, NY – Racket
May 7 – Vancouver, BC – The Penthouse (SOLD OUT)
May 8 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre (SOLD OUT)
May 9 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
May 14 – Edmonton, AB – The Buckingham (SOLD OUT)
May 15 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room (SOLD OUT)
May 16 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
May 19 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino (SOLD OUT)
May 20 – Calgary, AB – The Royal Canadian Legion (SOLD OUT)
May 21 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre (SOLD OUT)
May 30 – Fergus, ON – Meadows Music Festival
June 5 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre (JUST ADDED)
June 6 – Quebec City, QC – Grizzly Fuzz (JUST ADDED)
June 17 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace (SOLD OUT)
June 18 – Toronto, ON – History (SOLD OUT)
June 19 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Aug 29 – Hubbards, NS – Shore Club on the Cove (JUST ADDED)