Alt Psych-Rock Band Meltt Announces New Album ‘Pathways’ Out June 12th
January 6, 2026 BY Emma Orland
Vancouver-based alternative psych-rock band Meltt announces their new album Pathwaysout June 12. A deeply reflective and expansive body of work, the full-length finds the quartet embracing transformation, uncertainty, and growth. To celebrate, the band shares their emotive new single “Up All Night.” Pre-save Pathways HERE and listen to “Up All Night” HERE.
“Pathways is about four men leaving their 20s and figuring out their paths and lives,” says bassist Ian Winkler. “There are moments of optimism and hope, but we also let some darkness in this time.” Guitarist James Porter adds, “There are so many things we experience individually, but when we get in the studio, it becomes clear that we’re on a journey together.”
Vocalist Chris Smith adds about “Up All Night,” “You’re getting older, you sense these changes. Things don’t always stay the same, and you start to sense time passing you by. But you also still try to figure out how to make the most of your life all the time. You go through hard times in life and hold on to those memories while trying to always find the bright in the darkness.”
“Up All Night” follows a string of previously released singles, “Hesitate,” “Goodbye,” “By Your Side” and “Into Your Arms.” Follow Meltt on socials for more information on the forthcoming release.
Pathways Tracklisting:
- One Life
- Up All Night
- Hesitate
- By Your Side
- I Love You
- Another Elegy
- Goodbye
- In Your Arms
- The Huntsman
- Monomyth
- Never Let Go
- If You’re Lonely
- In Good Time
Pathways follows 2023’s Eternal Embers, which was largely tinkered on remotely during the COVID lockdowns and was followed by a heavy bout of headline tours across North America over the past couple years, as well as a coveted headline slot at Khatsahlano Street Party 2025. As the demands of the road quieted down, Meltt settled in to sketch out what would eventually become Pathways. “We took some time to dig deep and came up with over 100 ideas,” Winkler recalls, as more acoustic elements began to emerge in their songwriting alongside the synth-friendly style they’ve already gained acclaim for from the likes of Music Connection, Under The Radar, FLOOD, Northern Transmissions, and The Big Takeover. With Pathways, Meltt emerges more expansive and self-assured than ever, continuing to push the boundaries of their acclaimed psych-leaning rock sound.
Meltt Tour Dates:
May 8 – Istanbul, Turkey – Babylon
May 10 – Manchester, UK – Yes Manchester
May 12 – London, UK – The Social
May 14 – Brighton, UK – The Great Escape
May 15 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – London Calling
May 18 – Paris, France – Supersonic
May 21 – Cologne, Germany – Yuca Club
May 23 – Bristol, UK – Dot to Dot Festival
May 24 – Nottingham, UK – Dot to Dot Festival
