Rise Against release new singles “Katy Bar The Door” and “Living Undercover”
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Rise Against have delivered two new singles before their fall headlining tour.
Today, the band dropped the tracks “Katy Bar The Door” and “Living Undercover,” which were both recorded at The Blasting Room. Named after an old expression about trouble coming, “Katy Bar The Door” was written as a response to the ICE raids in Minneapolis. Vocalist Tim McIlrath said this about the song:
"I don't know where I came across this expression, but I immediately was taken with it. While an obscure reference now... I liked the idea of resurrecting it for this song, and that it sort of fits what it feels like to be alive in 2026.
This is not the first time in history we have reckoned with abuses of power Bearing witness to the fragility of democracy is a scary thing, and it demands a response."
“Living Undercover” is a song about the things people hide in plain sight. McIlrath said this about the song:
"Sometimes it's because we're building something beautiful behind the curtain, other times we're hiding some kind of darkness. I like the cloak and dagger feel of the song that ties into its central theme."
This fall, Rise Against will embark on a headlining tour across the United States with support from Alkaline Trio. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now here.
Rise Against tour dates
September 22 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
September 23 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
September 27 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
September 30 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
October 3 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
October 4 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
October 6 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
October 7 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
October 9 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove
October 10 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave / Eagles Club
October 12 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
October 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
October 15 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
October 17 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
October 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
October 20 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
October 22 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
October 23 – Irvine, CA – Great Park Live
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