Turnstile's Bold Creative Evolution
Turnstile Announces 'NEVER ENOUGH: VERSIONS' Featuring Elton John and Diverse Guest Lineup
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Turnstile will perform a UK-exclusive show in Halifax at Live At The Piece Hall on August 26, ahead of supporting Tyler, The Creator on day one of All Points East in London.
Never Enough: Versions expands the circle of collaborators to include a notable slate of Baltimore-area figures beyond Panda Bear and Dan Deacon, such as Nourished By Time, Angel Du$t, Brandon Woody, and Rod Lee.
The project also features contributors with broader scope beyond the Baltimore scene, including Oklou, A.G. Cook, Chanel Beads, Shabaka, Kettama and Mustafa.
The Never Enough tour in North America spans 16 dates from September to October with curated lineups featuring guests such as Thundercat, Vince Staples, Pennywise, Porches, and Clipse.
Turnstile won two Grammys earlier this year, including Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance for the track “BIRDS,” underscoring the cross-genre recognition surrounding NEVER ENOUGH.
Turnstile is reimagining their Grammy-winning album with an unexpected supergroup. The Baltimore hardcore band will release "Never Enough: Versions" on August 28, featuring collaborations with Elton John, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange, Dying Fetus, and over a dozen other artists spanning rock, pop, electronic, and experimental music Rolling Stone. The expanded project marks a bold creative pivot following the band's two Grammy wins earlier this year, including Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance for the track "BIRDS" NME.
Beyond the studio project, Turnstile is launching an ambitious touring schedule. The band will play 16 North American dates from September through October with curated lineups featuring Thundercat, Vince Staples, and Pennywise Pitchfork. They're also hitting the UK and Europe, including a Halifax show at Live At The Piece Hall on August 26 and a appearance at London's All Points East festival.
An Eclectic Guest List Across Genres
The collaborators span an unusually wide musical spectrum. Alongside major names like Elton John and Hayley Williams, the album taps Baltimore's tight-knit scene with Panda Bear, Dan Deacon, Angel Du$t, and Nourished By Time The PRP. International producers A.G. Cook, Four Tet, Floating Points, and Shabaka also appear, creating what the band frames as a boundary-pushing creative statement rather than a typical remix collection.
Additional contributors include Slayyyter, Porches, Alex G, Julien Baker, Chanel Beads, Kettama, Mustafa, and Oklou Yahoo. The roster demonstrates Turnstile's reach across hardcore, indie, electronic, and mainstream pop circles. This diversity reflects the band's cross-genre Grammy recognition and positions them as a nexus between previously separate musical communities.
Two Grammys Fueling a Creative Surge
Turnstile's momentum comes from winning Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance at this year's Grammy Awards Rolling Stone. The "BIRDS" track specifically earned the metal trophy, marking rare cross-format recognition for a melodic hardcore group. This dual-win status gave the band significant industry leverage to recruit high-profile collaborators for the reimagined version.
The Grammy success validated their approach of blending hardcore intensity with accessible melodies. Rather than capitalize with a straight reissue, Turnstile chose to expand the album's universe through collaboration. This strategy reinforces their brand as innovators willing to take creative risks alongside established names.
A Tour With Hand-Picked Support Acts
The "Never Enough Tour Part 2" runs 16 dates across North America starting September. Each show features different support lineups curated specifically for that venue Pitchfork. Thundercat, Vince Staples, Pennywise, Porches, and Clipse are among the rotating cast, creating a festival-like atmosphere at headline shows rather than traditional opening-act slots.
Internationally, Turnstile plays Halifax on August 26 at Live At The Piece Hall, then supports Tyler, The Creator on the first day of London's All Points East festival Yahoo. The UK and Europe leg weaves festival appearances with major headline venues, reflecting their upgraded status in both mainstream and underground circuits.
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