The Runarounds are back, and this time they’re trading curfews for choruses. The fast-rising indie rock outfit just dropped their latest single “Bleachers” (out April 17 via AWAL), a shimmering, guitar-soaked anthem built for backseat drives, bonfire nights, and the kind of memories that refuse to fade.

Stream “Bleachers” here: https://therunarounds.ffm.to/music

If you’ve ever killed your headlights before pulling into a friend’s driveway or tiptoed down the hallway hoping the dog wouldn’t bark, “Bleachers” will hit you right in the nostalgia. Guitarist and vocalist Axel Ellis says the track started as a love letter to teenage mischief — sneaking out, stealing moments, living like curfews still mattered — before evolving into something bigger: a reminder that the good days don’t have to end just because you’ve aged out of them.

“It’s a reconnection with youth,” Ellis explains. “Recognizing although you might not be in that same place anymore, why not try to keep the good days alive?”

Produced by Daniel Gleason (Grouplove) and TJ Elias (Mastodon, Manchester Orchestra) at 100 Watt Studios in Charleston, SC, “Bleachers” is pure Runarounds DNA — anthemic melodies, emotional urgency, and hooks that sound like they were built for stadium singalongs. It follows recent fan favorites “Arrhythmia (I Hope You Stay)” and “Chasing The Good Times,” cementing the band’s reputation for turning relatable storytelling into arena-sized indie rock.

And make no mistake — this is a band on a serious tear. Their last headline run moved more than 45,000 tickets across 32 shows, forced 12 venue upgrades, and added second nights in both New York City and Nashville. Not bad for a group that started as a weekly beach-bar residency in Wilmington, North Carolina.

The Minivan Tour 2026 is already underway, with debut appearances at Bonnaroo and High Water Festival on deck. A handful of dates are already sold out (Toronto, Charleston, Orlando, and Greensboro, to name a few), so if you want to catch them live, don’t sit on it.

The Runarounds – Minivan Tour 2026
April 7 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
April 9 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
April 10 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
April 11 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
April 13 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
April 14 – Richmond, VA – The National
April 16 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
April 17 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm (SOLD OUT)
April 18 – North Charleston, SC – Riverfront Park (High Water Festival)
June 6 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
June 7 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
June 10 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
June 11 – Branson, MS – City Hall Live
June 13 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
June 16 – Dothan, AL – The Plant
June 18 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
June 19 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
June 20 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE
June 21 – Greensboro, NC – The Pyrle (SOLD OUT)

With a debut studio album reportedly in the works, “Bleachers” feels like a statement of intent — a band grabbing hold of their moment and refusing to let go. Press play, roll the windows down, and pretend it’s still a school night.