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Set to Charm Us
March 8th, 2026 by Traci Turner
While the ‘90s had incredible music that truly defined the era, many bands were never heard from again. However, some songs are such iconic examples of the decade, they remain in regular rotation on radio – and my own playlist. “Possum Kingdom” from Toadies is one such song – a perfect reminder of “back in the day” that gets consistent airplay in the here and now.
In 2026, Toadies are giving us new material to boost our “forever play” library.
The Texas alt rock band is set to woo us with their new album, “The Charmer.” They have just dropped the title track ahead of the album’s May 1st release.
“The Charmer” first began to take shape during the pandemic. Toadies frontman Vaden Lewis was “home alone pandemic soul searching.” He said he was “finally able to confront and even give name to the self-hatred he’s wrestled with for decades: The Charmer.”
Lewis explained, “I was afraid that if I lose that part of me that has such self-loathing that I won’t be able to write music anymore. I decided to take that apart and make it a character, The Charmer.” He continued, “If I don’t give that character worth, it’s worthless. But if I do give it worth, I’m worthless.”
“The Chamer” will be supported by an extensive tour set to hit every corner of the US. When the trek launches, Toadies will have rotating support from Local H, Vandoliers, and Sparta.
Photo by Steven Visneau
Things kick off April 16th in Texas, then travel across the US to the East Coast before going west and closing out in Phoenix on June 17th. Toadies will also hit the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville on September 20th.
SoCal has three dates: June 13th in Los Angeles at The Belasco; June 14th in Santa Ana at Observatory; and June 16th in San Diego at Observatory North Park.
Tickets are on sale now.
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