Some bands deal in volume, some deal in emotion, and The Twilight Sad—bless them—have always insisted on delivering both at frankly devastating levels. Their songs feel like weather systems: gathering quietly at first, full of tension and texture, then suddenly opening into huge, beautiful storms of noise. James Graham’s voice carries that unmistakable mix of vulnerability and fire, wrapped in lyrics that feel like confessions whispered in the dark.

It’s no wonder Robert Smith is one of their biggest champions. The Cure frontman has sung their praises for years, taken them out on major tours, and helped bring their music to whole new audiences who promptly fell in love with that unmistakable Sad-ness. If you ever needed a stamp of atmospheric, heart-thumping approval, that’s a pretty good one.

Across their albums, the band have built a world of brooding synths, towering guitars, and melodies that somehow manage to ache and soar at the same time. Live, they’re nothing short of engulfing.

We’ve long imagined how their widescreen intensity will translate to a summer evening at Deer Shed, and 2026 is our chance to find out. Expect catharsis, shivers, and a field full of people feeling everything all at once.