Death Cab For Cutie Performs “Stone Over Water” and “Riptides” on ‘Kimmel’

The upcoming release of Death Cab For Cutie’s new album, I Built You A Tower, marks their return to an indie label, Anti, for the first time since Transatlanticism back in 2003. With two previous singles, “Riptides” and “Punching The Flowers,” showcasing a more aggressive rock sound, the latest track, “Stone Over Water,” presents a shift towards a more pop-oriented, sensitive vibe that echoes their earlier work on The Photo Album.

Exploring themes of inner turmoil and the struggle to appear okay when feeling far from it, the band’s social media post accompanying the release of “Stone Over Water” speaks to the authenticity and relatable nature of their music. The band urges listeners to be kind to themselves, recognizing the challenges of maintaining a façade in difficult times.

The band recently performed “Riptides” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, giving fans a taste of their new material ahead of the album’s release. They are set to perform the entire new album at a phone-free concert at Sid The Cat Auditorium in Pasadena. As anticipation builds for I Built You A Tower’s release on 6/5 through ANTI-, fans can expect more content from Death Cab For Cutie in the lead-up to the big day.