NOTHING Release “Purple Strings” Video, Announce 2026 North American, UK/Ireland, and Japan Tours

Philadelphia shoegaze outfit Nothing have unveiled a new single, “Purple Strings,” accompanied by a Kevin Haus-directed music video. The track comes from the band’s forthcoming fifth studio album, A Short History Of Decay, set for release on February 27th via Run For Cover Records. Experimental harpist Mary Lattimore guests on the track, adding an ethereal layer to the band’s signature atmospheric sound.

The new song finds frontman Domenic “Nicky” Palermo reflecting on his life, confronting the onset of essential tremors, the trauma of his abusive childhood, and struggles with substance abuse, weaving those experiences into the band’s immersive sonic landscapes.

Alongside the single’s release, Nothing have announced their initial 2026 touring plans, including stops across Japan, North America, and the UK/Ireland. Limited pre-sales are available now using the code NADA26, with general on-sale beginning Friday, December 12th.

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Japan Dates (with Whirr)

02/08 Tokyo, JPN – Unit
02/09 Tokyo, JPN – Fever

North American Tour (with Fully Body 2, Cryogeyser & Violent Magic Orchestra)

03/04 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
03/05 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
03/06 Asheville, NC – Eulogy
03/07 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Heaven
03/08 Birmingham, AL – Saturn
03/10 Dallas, TX – Trees
03/11 Austin, TX – Mohawk
03/13 El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace
03/14 Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
03/15 San Diego, CA – SOMA Sidestage
03/18 Los Angeles, CA – Belasco
03/19 San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
03/21 Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
03/22 Seattle, WA – Crocodile
03/26 Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
03/27 Chicago, IL – Metro
03/28 Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
03/29 Detroit, MI – El Club
03/30 Toronto, ON – Opera House
03/31 Montreal, QC – Bar Le Ritz
04/02 Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
04/03 Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
04/04 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer

UK/Ireland Dates

04/09 Dublin, IRE – Button Factory
04/10 Belfast, UK – Oh Yeah Centre
04/12 Glasgow, UK – Stereo
04/15 Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach
04/16 Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
04/16 London, UK – Moth Club

Slide Away Fest (with Hum & Chapterhouse)

05/15 New York City, NY – Brooklyn Paramount (feat. Loveliescrushing, Bleary Eyed & Manslaughter 777)
05/16 New York City, NY – Brooklyn Paramount (feat. Swirlies, She’s Green & Warmachine)

05/22 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom (feat. She’s Green, Total Wife & Crate)
05/23 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom (feat. Loveliescrushing, Cloakroom & Sunshy)
05/29 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium (feat. Ovlov, Mint Field & Seko)
05/30 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium (feat. Ovlov, Cryogeyser & Terraplana)

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