Kristin Hersh Announces New Album Sugar on Blackstone and a UK and European Tour

Kristin Hersh returns with deeply personal new album Sugar on Blackstone

Kristin Hersh has announced details of her new solo album Sugar On Blackstone, a stark, intimate and emotionally powerful record that continues her remarkable body of work as one of alternative music’s most distinctive voices.

Recorded earlier this year, Sugar On Blackstone sees Hersh joined by longtime collaborators Rob Ahlers of 50FOOTWAVE on drums and cellist Pete Harvey of Throwing Muses.

Alongside the album announcement, Hersh has also confirmed an extensive UK and European tour running throughout September, October and November 2026, including multiple dates in Manchester, Newcastle and London.

Kristin Hersh UK and European Tour Dates 2026

The upcoming tour will bring Sugar On Blackstone to intimate theatres, churches and independent venues across the UK and Europe, perfectly suited to the album’s atmospheric and deeply personal songwriting.

UK Tour Dates

September 2026

• Birmingham – All Saints Church – 26 September
• Bedford – Esquires – 27 September
• Leicester – Internationale – 28 September
• Oxford – Holywell Music Room – 29 September
• Cambridge – The Portland Arms – 30 September

October 2026

• Manchester – St Michael’s – 1 October
• Manchester – St Michael’s – 2 October
• Liverpool – Philharmonic Music Room – 3 October
• Edinburgh – Pleasance Theatre – 4 October
• Newcastle – The Cluny – 5 October
• Newcastle – The Cluny – 6 October
• Belfast – Black Box – 7 October
• Glasgow – Cottiers Theatre – 14 October
• Hebden Bridge – Trades Club – 15 October
• Leek – Foxlowe Arts Centre – 16 October
• York – National Centre for Early Music – 17 October
• Bristol – Folk House – 18 October
• Exeter – Phoenix – 20 October
• Cardiff – Acapela Studios – 21 October
• Brighton – The Old Market – 22 October
• London – The Lexington – 23 October
• London – The Lexington – 24 October
• London – The Lexington – 25 October
• Ramsgate – St George’s Church – 31 October

Ireland & European Dates

• Dundalk – Spirit Store – 8 October
• Sligo – Hawk’s Well Theatre – 9 October
• Kilkenny – Cleeres – 10 October
• Kerry – Skelper Quane's – 11 October
• Galway – Róisín Dubh – 12 October
• Cork – Cyprus Avenue – 13 October
• Roeselare, Belgium – De Spil – 26 October
• Maasmechelen, Belgium – CC Maasmechelen – 27 October
• Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Vredenburg (Cloud Nine) – 28 October
• Paris, France – Le Chinois – 29 October
• Haarlem, Netherlands – PHIL – 30 October
• Dublin – Pavilion Theatre – 1 November

A Darker Yet Delicately Rendered Record

Rooted in Providence, Rhode Island, Sugar On Blackstone reflects on memory, grief, home and survival. The album draws heavily from Hersh’s experiences revisiting the streets, parks and neighbourhoods of her childhood, with Blackstone Boulevard and Hope Street becoming recurring symbols of both endurance and loss.

Written in the aftermath of personal tragedy and shaped by constant movement across America, the record carries a restless atmosphere throughout. Themes of displacement, mortality and emotional survival sit alongside moments of tenderness and connection, giving the album an emotional depth that feels both intimate and expansive.

Musically, the album balances fragility with force. Sparse arrangements, textured cello work and understated percussion allow Hersh’s unmistakable voice and songwriting to remain at the centre of the record.

Kristin Hersh Continues Her Remarkable Legacy

Across her solo career and work with Throwing Muses, Kristin Hersh has long been recognised as one of alternative rock’s most singular and influential songwriters.

Critics continue to celebrate her fearless songwriting and uncompromising artistry:

“Hersh at the top of her considerable game” — Uncut

“A national treasure” — NPR

“A fearless rock innovator” — The New York Times

“One of indie rock’s most fascinating figures” — The Guardian

“A very, very special musician” — The Quietus

With Sugar On Blackstone, Hersh once again delivers a record that feels intensely personal while remaining universally resonant - another essential release from an artist who continues to evolve without compromise.

Sugar On Blackstone Tracklist

Side A

1. Dark Eyed Junco
2. Moths
3. Ticking
4. Silver Beach
5. Pink Nightgowns
6. 101 Run

Side B

1. Sundial
2. Snow White Lies
3. Dom In Orange
4. '72 Stingray
5. Samson

Kristin Hersh Sugar On Blackstone Available To Pre-Order Now

Sugar On Blackstone is set to become another standout release in Kristin Hersh’s acclaimed catalogue, blending raw emotional honesty with richly atmospheric songwriting.

Fans of Throwing Muses, alternative folk, indie rock and deeply personal songwriting will find plenty to connect with here, while the accompanying tour offers a rare chance to experience these songs in intimate live settings across the UK and Europe.

Pre-order Sugar on Blackstone by Kristin Hersh at Chalkys.com now.

FAQ: Kristin Hersh Sugar On Blackstone

What is Kristin Hersh’s new album called?

Kristin Hersh’s new album is called Sugar On Blackstone.

What themes does Sugar On Blackstone explore?

The album explores grief, memory, home, survival, displacement and personal connection.

Who plays on the album?

Kristin Hersh is joined by Rob Ahlers on drums and Pete Harvey on cello.

Is Kristin Hersh touring the UK in 2026?

Yes. Kristin Hersh will tour extensively across the UK, Ireland and Europe throughout autumn 2026.

Which London venue is Kristin Hersh playing?

Kristin Hersh will perform three nights at The Lexington in London on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026.