9X JUNO Award winners Arkells release the breezy summertime-feeling single “Ride” (feat. GROUPLOVE) via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. “Ride” is the 4th release from Arkells forthcoming album Between Us, due April 17th. The track pairs GROUPLOVE’s signature balance of soft vocals and punching falsettos, with Arkells’ comforting indie-pop groove. 

“On its face, the song is about riding a bike in the city,” admits frontman Max Kerman. “That unbridled feeling of pedaling along to the song in your head.  But beneath the surface, the bike’s a metaphor. When life tries to bribe you with a litany of material things, can a simple, utilitarian object like a bicycle be all you need? We asked GROUPLOVE to join us because when Christian and Hannah sing together, we feel a chemical reaction to their voices. That pure, explosive freedom we needed in the song.” 

Arkells’ new album Between Us is produced by LA based John Congleton (St. Vincent, Death Cab for Cutie, Wallows). It follows the latest release “Next Summer” with its instantly hummable chorus, the previously released radio favourite “Money” (featuring Portugal. The Man) and the punchy tune “What Good?,” to round out the first taste of new music from this Between Us era.

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 – a nod to their roots.

Between Us Album Cover Art

Presave/Preorder Between Us HERE

Between Us tracklist

1. Next Summer

2. What Good?

3. Ride (ft. GROUPLOVE)

4. Money (ft. Portugal. The Man)

5. Imagine Barcelona

6. Desire’s Got Some Questions

7. Universe Talking

8. Two Hearts

9. What’s On Your Mind (ft. Poolside)

10. Rumour

11. Escape Door

Arkells’ 2026 tour in support of Between Us strives to create unique experiences in a variety of settings, largely up-close and personal. Arkells are set to road trip across the pond for a string of European and UK tour dates from March 12 – 20, to introduce the new music. The shows will bring the band to various cities in Germany, Netherlands, and United Kingdom, before heading to the US and Canada April-June. Their just-announced Canadian run features a string of “City Takeovers” where the band can be seen in “I can believe this is happening” series of small clubs over 3 nights – many of which they have not played in over a decade.

Arkells were among the first performers announced for the 2026 JUNO Awards, being held in the group’s hometown of Hamiton, ON on March 29 at the TD Coliseum. See the full announcement HERE and the social announcement HERE. The Hamilton heroes made noise in their hometown in December 2025, popping up on stage as special guests of the Jonas Brothers, at their sold-out stop at TD Coliseum. The band surprised the audience with a performance of their beloved hit “Leather Jacket” to the crowd’s delight.

2026 BETWEEN US TOUR DATES

April 17, 2026 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom SOLD OU

April 18, 2026 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom SOLD OUT

April 26, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

April 28, 2026 – Detroit, MI – Shelter SOLD OUT

April 30, 2026 – Washington, DC – Atlantis

May 1, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry

May 2, 2026 – 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

June 5 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre JUST ADDED

June 6 – Quebec City – Grizzly Fuzz JUST ADDED

June 17, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace SOLD OUT

June 18, 2026 – Toronto, ON – History SOLD OUT

June 19, 2026 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre

Aug 29 – Hubbards, NS – Shore Club on the Cove JUST ADDED