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Dance Gavin Dance drops new single “Midnight at McGuffy’s” – album out in September

Author Teemu Hakala - 8.5.2025

Dance Gavin Dance is back with a bang. The Sacramento-based post-hardcore group has just unveiled their brand-new single “Midnight at McGuffy’s”—the first taste of their upcoming album “Pantheon”, set for release on September 12th via Rise Records. Along with the track, the band dropped a visually striking music video that’s already making waves.

“Pantheon” marks a major milestone for the band. It’s their first full-length album to feature Andrew Wells (of Eidola) as the lead clean vocalist. Wells officially joined Dance Gavin Dance in 2024, stepping in after the departure of longtime vocalist Tilian Pearson. Pearson was dismissed in April 2024 due to creative differences, following a previous removal in 2022 over allegations of sexual misconduct.

Known for their eclectic fusion of post-hardcore, progressive rock, and funk elements, Dance Gavin Dance has built a fiercely loyal fanbase despite numerous lineup changes over the years. With “Midnight at McGuffy’s”, they’re once again pushing creative boundaries while staying true to their roots.

  1. Animal Surgery
  2. Midnight at McGuffy’s
  3. The Robot With the Human Hair: Rebirth
  4. The Conqueror Worm
  5. Trap Door
  6. Strawberry’s Daughters
  7. Space Cow Initiation Ritual
  8. All the Way Down
  9. A Shoulder to Cry On
  10. The Peak of Superstition
  11. The Stickler
  12. Yikes!
  13. Descend to Chaos

Dance Gavin Dance Tour Dates 2025:
w/ The Home Team, Belmont & Dwellings

May 22, 2025: The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA
May 23, 2025: The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA
May 24, 2025: The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York, NY
May 25, 2025: Palladium, Worcester, MA
May 27, 2025: The Fillmore, Detroit, MI
May 29, 2025: HISTORY, Toronto, ON
May 31, 2025: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL
June 1, 2025: The Fillmore, Minneapolis, MN
June 3, 2025: Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, Louisville, KY
June 4, 2025: Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN
June 6, 2025: FTL War Memorial, Fort Lauderdale, FL
June 7, 2025: Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL
June 8, 2025: Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta, GA
June 9, 2025: The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC
June 13, 2025: Bayou Music Center, Houston, TX
June 14, 2025: South Side Ballroom, Dallas, TX
June 15, 2025: The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK
June 17, 2025: Vibes Event Center, San Antonio, TX
June 19, 2025: Revel, Albuquerque, NM
June 20, 2025: The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ
June 21, 2025: Brooklyn Bowl, Las Vegas, NV
June 23, 2025: Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO
June 24, 2025: The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT
June 25, 2025: Revolution Center, Boise, ID
June 27, 2025: Hard Rock Live, Wheatland, CA
June 28, 2025: Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Riverside, CA
June 29, 2025: SOMA, San Diego, CA

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