Minneapolis band Porch Light share "Arctic," set for Lolla, Shaky Knees and Hinterland

PORCH LIGHT  SHARE FIRST NEW MUSIC OF 2026 MINNEAPOLIS BAND SEARCH FOR SOMETHING MORE WITH NEW SINGLE “ARCTIC” - LISTEN SUMMER TOURING SCHEDULE INCLUDES APPEARANCES  AT LOLLAPALOOZA, HINTERLAND, SHAKY KNEES AND MORE  SUPPORTING MOMMA IN CHICAGO, IL, ON JULY 31 SEE ALL TOUR DATES HERE

Photo Credit: Sawyer Brice  Minneapolis, MN band Porch Light is excited to share their first new music of 2026 with “Arctic,” out now via Mom + Pop. “Arctic” captures the group at their most unfiltered, exploring tension between commitment and longing; the push and pull of wanting a deeper, more consuming connection even within an already invested relationship. Wiry guitars underline vocalist Jackie Uhas’s urgent vocals, as the song soars towards a cathartic release. About the new single, the band says, “‘Arctic’ was just one of those songs that happened. We had locked ourselves in a cabin up north in the dead of winter, and this was one of the tracks we left with. In terms of writing, when in a live setting with the band, it’s mostly a freestyle type of process. Melody comes first, lyrics second. “Arctic”, named after our time in snowy, northern MN, is about being in a relationship that you pour yourself into, but never seems to be enough. You want and crave something bigger; some seemingly stronger passion, a love that gives life more meaning. It could be that the grass isn’t greener on the other side, but you can’t seem to escape or push the feelings down. Your partner could do everything in their power to try to make it work, but in the end, you want more.” LISTEN TO “ARCTIC"

Last year, Porch Light shared their second EP, Navy Blue. A flurry of online support from a burgeoning worldwide fandom continued, embracing the vulnerable nature of tracks like “Oxygen,” which amassed over 10 million views across platforms, and streamed over 500k in just the first 3 days. Over 715k followers between TikTok and Instagram quickly followed, filling the band’s comment sections with demands for new music.  Since their debut, Porch Light have played sold-out shows across North America and supported bands like Arcy Drive, Spacey Jane, Goth Babe, and more. At the beginning of the year, they supported NYC band Quarters across the U.S. with support from Telescreens. This summer, they’ll appear at a variety of major festivals, from Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL, to Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, GA. For more information on upcoming performances, see below and follow the band on Instagram at @porchlighttheband. ★ PORCH LIGHT LIVE 2026 ★  JULY 2 -- The Gaslight -- Nantucket, MA 18 -- Minnesota Yacht Club -- Saint Paul, MN †  30 -- Hinterland Music Festival -- Saint Charles, IA † 31 -- Lincoln Hall -- Chicago, IL $ AUGUST 2 -- Lollapalooza -- Chicago, IL † SEPTEMBER 20 -- Shaky Knees Festival -- Atlanta, GA † † - Festival Appearance $ - w/ Momma