Laura Veirs Teases 'Temple Songs' With Second Single Pulse
Thursday, 02 July 2026
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Shelby Brakken
Laura Veirs has released another single from her upcoming album.
Opening with gentle acoustic instrumentation and delicate vocals, Pulse delivers a warm, folky sound while also experimenting, featuring a saxophone performance by “Filthy” Lucre, the only outside contribution on the record. It arrives with a video directed by Twixx Williams, of which Veirs said:
"This song is about feeling the pulse of being alive—trusting that something good is still moving toward us, even in the middle of chaos and suffering.
"It’s the most sonically dense track on the album, and building it piece by piece in the studio was fun. I played my niece’s bass and my stepkids’ drums, which gave it this layered, familial energy. My favorite moment is the dissonant duet between my electric guitar and the sax, played by special guest ‘Filthy’ Lucre—I love the feelings of tension and release. We carried that energy into the video, which features my blended family in a home gym setting. The video takes some bizarre turns with cake and silly string, which fits the chaos and playfulness of the music. I liked the idea of making an exercise video—partly as a nod to the elevated pulse of the title, and partly because I’ve gotten into weightlifting in recent years. I can now deadlift 110 pounds, which still surprises me."
The track offers another glimpse into 'Temple Songs', due out on August 14 through Veirs' own Raven Marching Band Records. The Portland-based artist announced the follow-up to 2023's 'Phone Orphans' in May, confirming its August 14 release and sharing its lead single, Flying Into Darkness.
Veirs will support the album with a previously scheduled UK and Ireland tour in September, followed by US shows in the fall, with Karl Blau supporting throughout. Tickets are on sale now.
Earlier this month, Veirs, Neko Case and k.d. lang released Accidental Tattoo, a previously unreleased track that will feature on a 10th anniversary deluxe edition of their joint 2016 self-titled album, 'case/lang/veirs', which is set for release on September 4 via Anti- Records.
Laura Veirs Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Thu September 10 2026 - CAMBRIDGE Storey's Field Centre
Fri September 11 2026 - SHEFFIELD Upper Chapel
Sat September 12 2026 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Cluny 2
Sun September 13 2026 - GLASGOW St Lukes
Mon September 14 2026 - MANCHESTER Halle at St Michael's
Wed September 16 2026 - LONDON EartH Theatre
Thu September 17 2026 - SOUTHAMPTON Papillon
Fri September 18 2026 - BRISTOL Strange Brew
Sat September 19 2026 - BIRMINGHAM Kitchen Garden
Sun September 20 2026 - NOTTINGHAM Old Cold Store (next to the Vat & Fiddle)
Tue September 22 2026 - GALWAY Monroes
Wed September 23 2026 - DUBLIN Whelans
Thu September 24 2026 - BELFAST Black Box
Fri September 25 2026 - KILKENNY Cleeres Bar and Theatre
Thu October 08 2026 - VIENNA Virginia - Jammin Java (USA)
Fri October 09 2026 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Nikki Lopez (USA)
Sat October 10 2026 - NEW YORK New York - Cafe Wha? (USA)
Sun October 11 2026 - CAMBRIDGE Massachusetts - Club Passim (USA)
Tue October 13 2026 - CLEVELAND Ohio - Beachland Tavern and Ballroom Cleveland (USA)
Wed October 14 2026 - COLUMBUS Ohio - Natalies Grandview (USA)
Thu October 15 2026 - EVANSTON Illinois - SPACE Evanston (USA)
Fri October 16 2026 - FORT ATKINSON Wisconsin - Cafe Carpe (USA)
Sat October 17 2026 - MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota - Cedar Cultural Center (USA)
Mon October 19 2026 - LOS ANGELES California - Peppermint Club (USA)
Tue October 20 2026 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Cafe Du Nord at Swedish American Hall - Complex (USA)
Thu October 22 2026 - TROUT LAKE Washington - Trout Lake Hall (USA)
Fri October 23 2026 - VASHON Washington - Open Space For Arts & Community (USA)
Sat October 24 2026 - PORTLAND Oregon - Polaris Hall (USA)
Sun October 25 2026 - SEATTLE Washington - Tractor Tavern (USA)
Mon October 26 2026 - MOUNT VERNON Washington - Lincoln Theatre (USA)
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