Shudder to Think Release New Music for the First Time Since 1997

Talk about a comeback. It’s been damn near 30 years since post-hardcore band Shudder to Think released any kind of music. Like literally, since 1997. Their foray back into the modern music world comes by way of two new tracks—”Thirst Walk” and “Playback.” You can stream both of them now (and listen to them below) and get the 7″ of “Thirst Walk” via Dischord Records.

Frontman Craig Wedren states:

“The new songs are the first of a trove of new songs we’re working on together, all of which feel very much like Shudder to Think. To keep things playful and raw-ish, we have been doing almost everything ourselves in my backyard studio (Pink Ape Studios, Los Angeles) with some remote overdubbing from our various home studios. What you hear is us, together, hard at play!”

Shudder to Think are also touring the U.S. for the first time in 17 years. They’ve still got a few dates left on the tour, which features the Pony Express Record-era members of the band—Wedren on lead vocals, Nathan Larson on guitar, and Adam Wade on drums, along with Clint Walsh on guitar and Jherek Bischoff on bass.

Shudder to Think 2025 tour dates:

11/07 – Portland, OR @ Star Theater
11/08 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
11/10 – San Francisco, CA @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall
11/11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room Highland Park