Death Cab for Cutie share final preview of forthcoming LP with latest single "Stone Over Water"
Jason Gordonjason@releasewave.comIndie rock titans and eight-time GRAMMY nominees Death Cab for Cutie – Benjamin Gibbard, Nicholas Harmer, Jason McGerr, Dave Depper and Zac Rae – will release their 11th studio album, I Built You A Tower, this Friday, June 5. Ahead of its release, the band is sharing one final preview of the album with “Stone Over Water.” On the track, they say, “‘Stone Over Water’ is a song about trying to convince everyone around you and most importantly, yourself, that you are okay when you definitely are not." Check out the new single below and be sure to give this album a spin on Friday.
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I Built You A Tower
June 5, 2026Indie rock titans and eight-time GRAMMY nominees Death Cab for Cutie – Benjamin Gibbard, Nicholas Harmer, Jason McGerr, Dave Depper and Zac Rae – announce their 11th studio album, I Built You A Tower, set to be released on June 5 via ANTI-Records. Recorded in just three weeks across various locations, the album captures the band's return to their independent roots, helmed by producer John Congleton. The introspective themes of personal growth and resilience shine through in the album's first single, "Riptides," as frontman Benjamin Gibbard navigates through personal struggles amidst global chaos, creating a deeply moving sonic journey that encapsulates the essence of Death Cab for Cutie's storied 30-year career.