The Afghan Whigs Reveal New Album "Soft Control" and Announce 2026 Tour

The Afghan Whigs have announced their new album, Soft Control , and a 2026 fall tour through Europe and North America. Additionally, they’ve released a new single called“Jungle Roux”which is streaming below.

Soft Control is scheduled for release August 21st on Royal Cream and BMG records. The venerable alternative rock band recorded in studios across the U.S., including Fireside Sound in Joshua Tree and Marigny Studios in New Orleans , according to a press release. They recorded 22 songs, trimming them down to a tight 10 tracks clocking in at 37-minute for their 10th studio album. The album reunites the band with former drummer Patrick Keeler for a cameo and features vocalist and violinist Petra Haden briefly of The Decemberist, Bo Koster of My Morning Jacket, and many others. Frontman Greg Dulli’s vocal tenacity and confidence promises a new and higher degree.

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“I’ve worked hard on my inner peace,” Dulli said in the release. “As I got into photography and other art forms, I realized that I’m not in competition with anyone – including myself. Now, I know what I’m doing and there’s a quiet confidence that comes with being able to back it up.” Fan can pre-save and pre-order the album here.

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The fall tour kicks off in Europe with a September 19th show in Leeds, United Kingdom at Stylus. The run hits London, Manchester, Paris, and Cologne among other cities. The European leg ends October 5th with a gig in Brussels, Belgium at Ancienne Belgique. Ed Harcourt will provide support. The North American stretch begins November 4th in Orlando at Beacham Theater. The band stops in Atlanta, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Chicago, and St. Louis. The tour ends November 21st in Austin at Scoot Inn. For support, Night Moves joins the tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 5th via Ticketmaster .

“Jungle Roux” marks the second single released from the upcoming album, following “House of I.”

In “Jungle Roux” distorted stereo guitars penetrate the listener’s head at the onset before Dulli’s gritty melodic lines grab a hold. Stacked gospel-like vocals respond to the lyrics building on a groovy indie rock song with a menacing sentiment.

The Afghan Whigs are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year and are coming off a tour that marked the occasion.

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Soft Control Tracklist:

01. Jungle Roux

02. House of I

03. Duvateen

04. My Lover

05. The Deepest Part of the Darkest Shadow

06. Mariah Luster

07. Memphis, Texas

08. 77

09. Loose Talk

10. A Simulation

The Afghan Whigs 2026 Tour Dates:

07/10 — Brugge, Belgium @ Cactus Festival

09/19 — Leeds, UK @ Stylus

09/20 — Nottingham, UK @ The Palais

09/22 — Glasgow, UK @ SWG3 Galvanizers

09/23 — Manchester, UK @ O2 Ritz

09/24 — London, UK @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

09/26 — Brighton, UK @ Chalk

09/27 — Paris, FR @ Trabendo

09/28 — Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso

09/30 — Cologne, DE @ Luxor

10/01 — Liege, BE @ OM

10/03 — Eindhoven, Netherlands (venue TBA)

10/04 — Antwerp, BE @ De Roma

10/05 — Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique

11/04 — Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater

11/05 — Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse

11/07 — Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle

11/08 — Baltimore, MD @ BaltimoreSoundStage

11/10 — Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw

11/11 — Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall

11/13 — Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue

11/14 — Chicago, IL @ The Metro

11/15 — St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall

11/19 — New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues

11/20 — Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

11/21 — Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn

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_Originally reported by [Consequence](https://consequence.net/2026/06/the-afghan-whigs-announce-new-album-and-tours/)._