ARKELLS RELEASE “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND” FEATURING POOLSIDE

FORTHCOMING ALBUM BETWEEN US OUT APRIL 17

Listen to “What’s On Your Mind” (Ft. Poolside) HERE

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NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES KICK OFF ON APRIL 17 WITH SOLD OUT ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS

08 APRIL 2026 (TORONTO, ON) – Today, 9X JUNO Award winners Arkells release hypnotic new single “What’s On Your Mind” (feat. Poolside) via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Marking the fifth single released, showing the breadth of sounds from their new album Between Us (out April 17) , the disco-esque track is a synth-heavy, indie pop-rock gem from Arkells, enhanced even further with the distinct sound of San Francisco's chill-wave kings Poolside.

On the new release, frontman Max Kerman notes: “We wanted a song that felt hypnotic—where the chords don’t move much, and the rhythm and melody do all the heavy lifting. It’s my favourite thing about seeing dance music live: how it can loop and loop and loop, and the longer it goes, the better it feels. We went deep into synth-world on this one.” He continues, “we toured with Poolside and saw the power of repetition. What restraint can offer to the crowd. The patience of building a song with the groove dictating everything. The song was just about finished when we asked Poolside to add some shine to it all. Our music has ended up in all kinds of places, and we hope this ends up on some dance floors.”

Arkells’ new album Between Us is produced by LA based John Congleton (St. Vincent, Death Cab for Cutie, Wallows). It follows the latest summertime-feeling single “Ride” (feat. GROUPLOVE), and the instantly hummable, “Next Summer”. In addition to the previously released radio favourite “Money” (featuring Portugal. The Man) and the punchy tune “What Good?,” which rounds out the first slate of new music from this Between Us era.

Arkells recently brought their latest single “RIDE” to the stage with special guest GROUPLOVE at the 2026 JUNO Awards in the group’s hometown of Hamiton, ON on March 29 at the TD Coliseum. The band performed the upbeat track amidst a hyper-realistic viewer engaged set that integrated greenery and Truman-esque break in the fourth wall bike riding.

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. The band debuted their Between Us live show with a string of live preview dates across the pond in European and UK cities in Germany, Netherlands, and United Kingdom, before heading to the US and Canada later this month through to Summer 2026. Their just-announced Canadian run features a string of “City Takeovers” where the band can be seen in “I can’t believe this is happening” series of small clubs over 3 nights – many of which they have not played in over a decade. The Between Us North American run begins next week with a pair of sold-out album release shows in Buffalo, NY.

2026 BETWEEN US TOUR DATES

April 17, 2026 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom SOLD OUT
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
May 30 - Fergus, ON - Meadows Music Festival
June 3 - Sault Ste Marie, ON - The Machine Shop
June 5 - Montreal, QC - Beanfield Theatre
June 6 - Quebec City - Grizzly Fuzz
July 7 - Vancouver, BC - PNE Amphitheatre (FIFA Fan Fest)
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 8 - Moncton, NB - Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium (supporting Jonas Brothers)
Aug14 - Sudbury, ON - Grace Hartman Amphitheatre
Aug 28 - Charlottetown, PEI - PEI Brewing Company
Aug 29 - Hubbards, NS - Shore Club on the Cove SOLD OUT

(*Canadian Dates in BOLD)

About ARKELLS:
Whether they’re rocking stadiums, making a beeline for the discotheque, or gathering around the campfire, the implicit message of Arkells is always the same: everyone is welcome here. Since the beginning, Arkells have never wavered in their mission to be the house band that soundtracks the greatest nights of your life and emotional support in your darkest hours. Thanks to their steady and eclectic ethos, Arkells have continued to evolve musically, while making everyone feel right at home. As one of the most heavily rotated acts on radio, and all-time record holders of the JUNO Award for “Group of the Year,” Arkells have extended their reach beyond borders by infiltrating all corners of pop culture; from global sports telecasts and top-tier video games to the stages of Coachella and Bonnaroo. The band’s longevity is ultimately a function of their commitment to never coasting on past glories and to always live completely in the moment. Even through their impressive history together, Arkells still approach every gig as an opportunity to prove themselves to the unconverted; as they’re fond of saying, each time they take the stage, “we understand the assignment.” The first rule of rock ‘n’ roll is to play every show like it’s your last—but as Arkells prove night after night, it’s just as important to hold onto the unbridled energy and enthusiasm of your first. With their new record, Between Us, out April 17, the band achieves the impossible: how do we make our new songs feel like the past and the future at the same time? It's 11 songs of their best songwriting to date, produced by legendary producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Death Cab for Cutie, Wallows).