The Cribs Embrace ’00s Vibes in ‘A Point Too Hard To Make’ and Announce Massive 2026 Leeds Gig

The Cribs channel early 2000s energy in their new single ‘A Point Too Hard To Make’, with a huge Leeds Millennium Square show set for summer 2026.

If you’ve been following The Cribs over the years, you’ll know they’ve never been shy about wearing their influences on their sleeves. With their latest single, ‘A Point Too Hard To Make’, the Wakefield trio dives deep into the bittersweet nostalgia of the 2000s, blending pop sensibilities with a dash of their signature indie grit. And as a fan who’s followed them through every riff and chorus, this track feels like a warm throwback wrapped in fresh emotion.

A Fresh Slice of Nostalgia: ‘A Point Too Hard To Make’

The Cribs have dropped a new pop-tinged ballad titled ‘A Point Too Hard To Make’, which is a standout preview from their upcoming ninth studio album, Selling A Vibe, slated to hit the shelves on January 9, 2026. This track feels like a tender look back at their formative years, described by bassist and vocalist Gary Jarman as reflecting “all that 2000s damage, basically.”

Gary paints a vivid image: “Small-town romantics – years spent longing for connection, escape, excitement – given in abundance, for an entire decade. What do you do when the party is over? Where does it leave you? We will let you know if/when we get there. We’ve still got each other though. That’s what this one is about, a bit of a kitchen-sinker, really.”

It’s not just a song, but a heartfelt reflection on youth, dreams, and the aftermath of those wild years. If you’ve ever felt the haze of nostalgia for that era, this track will hit home.

The Cribs captured in action, photo by Steve Gullick.

And if you want to dive right into the vibe, here’s the official video for ‘A Point Too Hard To Make’ to get you started:

Leeds Millennium Square: A Gig to Remember

Riding the momentum of this new release, The Cribs have announced a monumental concert at Leeds’ Millennium Square set for July 11, 2026. This marks a decade since the band last lit up the venue, a show made legendary when Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore joined them on stage. It’s a reunion and celebration of sorts, and fans from all over are sure to flock to this iconic event.

Ticket pre-sales begin on Wednesday, October 29 at 9 am, followed by general sales on Friday, October 31 at 9 am. So, if you want in on this slice of Leeds music history, keep those calendars marked.

This gig complements The Cribs' already announced spring 2026 tour, which will see them performing in cities like Brighton, Birmingham, Sheffield, and more.

Spring 2026 Tour Dates: Bringing the Energy to UK Cities

Get ready, because The Cribs will be touring through several UK hotspots in March 2026:

• March 18 – Boiler Shop, Newcastle
• March 20 – Foundry, Sheffield
• March 21 – Albert Hall, Manchester
• March 22 – O2 Institute 1, Birmingham
• March 24 – Rock City, Nottingham
• March 25 – Tramshed, Cardiff
• March 28 – Concorde 2, Brighton

The Pop Side of The Cribs: From Punk Roots to Melodic Hooks

The new single follows closely on the heels of ‘Summer Seizures’, which introduced fans to the band’s “real pop side.” Ryan Jarman laid it out clearly: “We love pop music. We always really liked pop melodies and a lot of pop devices, like big hooks and all that stuff.”

He adds with a wink, “We’ve often – just out of some punk rock guilt – buried it. We focused more on the noisier side. So when we worked with Patrick Wimberly [producer of Beyoncé, Ellie Goulding, Lil Yachty], we felt like we had a good set of pop songs.”

Patrick’s influence is clear—his production brought out elements in The Cribs’ sound that might have otherwise stayed hidden. Ryan sums it up nicely: “I just didn’t feel like we had anything left to prove, as far as the indie and punk shit goes. We’ve done eight records of that.”

‘Selling A Vibe’: The Ninth Chapter in The Cribs’ Story

Selling A Vibe arrives over five years after their critically acclaimed 2020 album Night Network, which was hailed as “their best album in a decade.” This upcoming release promises to build on that momentum, proving that The Cribs still have plenty to say and plenty of passion to deliver.

The blend of nostalgia, fresh energy, and polished pop hooks marks a band comfortable in their evolution—still indie at heart but unafraid to embrace melody and maturity.

The Cribs have truly mastered the art of blending the raw with the refined—capturing the spirit of their early days while sounding as vital as ever.

FAQ

• How does ‘A Point Too Hard To Make’ reflect The Cribs’ early years? It channels the emotional rollercoaster of youth in the 2000s, dealing with themes of longing, connection, and the aftermath when the excitement fades.
• When is The Cribs’ new album ‘Selling A Vibe’ released? The album is scheduled for release on January 9, 2026.
• Where and when is The Cribs’ big 2026 Leeds gig? The show will take place at Leeds’ Millennium Square on July 11, 2026.
• Who produced some of the new pop-leaning tracks on the album? Patrick Wimberly, known for his work with Beyoncé and Ellie Goulding, helped bring out the pop elements in the songs.
• Are there other tour dates planned besides the Leeds gig? Yes, The Cribs will tour various UK cities in March 2026, including Newcastle, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff, and Brighton.

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