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Death Cab for Cutie Performs ‘Riptides’ on Kimmel

Death Cab for Cutie showcased ‘Riptides’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live, ahead of their new album, "I Built You a Tower," which is set to release on June 5.

Rolling Stone·Jun 2, 2026·via Rolling Stone

Death Cab for Cutie Performs ‘Riptides’ on Kimmel

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Watch Death Cab for Cutie Perform ‘Riptides’ on ‘Kimmel’

The band's new album, I Built You a Tower , arrives on June 5

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June 2, 2026

Death Cab for Cutie stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to showcase their recent single, “Riptides.” The rock band took the late-night show stage for an energetic performance of the track, which reflects on the challenge of dealing with personal struggles as the world goes through even larger losses and struggles.

“I’m too tired to talk, I’m too tired to end the war,” frontman Ben Gibbard croons on the mid-tempo single. “And I can’t seem to hold it together anymore/ I’m too tired to start, I can’t bring you up to speed/ There’s too many riptides in this ocean to proceed.”