Views: 3
ANNOUNCED AS PERFORMERS AT THE 2026 JUNO AWARDS
EUROPEAN & UK TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED FOR MARCH 2026
NEW ALBUM COMING IN 2026
9X JUNO Award winners Arkells release their new single, “Money” featuring Portugal. The Man, out today via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. The feel good and synth infused new track explores the most universally complicated relationship we all have, with money.
“The pull of money is hard to escape. It’s tangled up in vanity, competition, ego, and dreams of the future — but it’s a godless place to live.” says Max Kerman. He continues, “There are so many invisible forces that guide us, and we’re trying to keep money from sitting too high on the list. We felt like the song was almost there, when we realized John from Portugal. The Man––our favourite American with a streak rebellion––was exactly the voice to bring it home.”
“Money” (featuring Portugal. The Man) arrives as the follow up to the group’s latest single “What Good?” released October 30 as the first track of their forthcoming new album expected in 2026. The accompanying music video for the track was also dropped on release. Listen to “What Good?” HERE and watch the video below.
Arkells are set to road trip across the pond for a string of European and UK tour dates from March 12 – 20, 2026. The shows are the first announcement of many intimate and up close and personal live experiences to come from the band. Fans can expect a preview of Arkells forthcoming, to-be-announce-album on this run.
The shows will bring the group to various cities in Germany, Netherlands, and United Kingdom. See full list of dates below.
Arkells are among the first performers announced for the 2026 JUNO Awards, being held in the group’s hometown of Hamiton, ON on March 29 at the TD Coliseum. See the full announcement HERE and the social announcement HERE. The Hamilton heroes made noise in their hometown over the weekend, popping up on stage as special guests of the Jonas Brothers, at their sold-out stop at TD Coliseum. The band surprised the audience with a performance of their beloved hit “Leather Jacket” to the crowd’s delight.
Arkells x Portugal. The Man’s feel‑good anthem Money has just landed on Scoope’s Pop Off playlist! Follow, like, and share to keep the vibe alive — your clicks fuel the movement.
FOLLOW ARKELLS:
About ARKELLS:
Whether they’re rocking stadiums, making a beeline for the discotheque, or gathering around the campfire, the implicit message of Arkells is always the same: everyone is welcome here. Since the beginning, Arkells have never wavered in their mission to be the house band that soundtracks the greatest nights of your life and provides emotional support in your darkest hours. And that communal spirit is reflected in an ever-evolving sound that hits all the perennial pleasure points—fusing the anthemic power of alt-rock, the pulpit-shaking passion of vintage soul, the off-the-cuff intimacy of singer-songwriter music, the urbane edge of 21st-century indie, and the futurist aesthetics of modern R&B. Thanks to that eclectic ethos, Arkells have continued to evolve, while making everyone feel right at home. As one of the most heavily rotated acts on radio, and all-time record holders of the JUNO Award for “Group of the Year,” Arkells have extended their reach beyond borders by infiltrating all corners of pop culture; from global sports telecasts and top-tier video games to the stages of Coachella and Bonnaroo. But the band’s longevity is ultimately a function of their commitment to never coasting on past glories and to always live completely in the moment. Even through their impressive history together, Arkells still approach every gig as an opportunity to prove themselves to the unconverted; as they’re fond of saying, each time they take the stage, “we understand the assignment.” The first rule of rock ‘n’ roll is to play every show like it’s your last—but as Arkells prove night after night, it’s just as important to hold onto the unbridled energy and enthusiasm of your first.
