IST IST, fresh from announcing a 10th Anniversary Gig in Manchester for 2026 release new single I Am The Fear, with LTW getting the opportunity to premiere
‘I Am The Song Stuck On Repeat … I Am The Fear’ warns IST IST frontman Adam Houghton, his baritone oozing with its trademark ominousness. But rest assured, there’s nothing to worry about. I Am The Fear is piled high with oscillating synth strokes, meteoric basslines, and stacked guitar tones, the latest single from the Manchester band that more than bears repeating.
The track arrives with an official video directed and edited by Black Rock Creative and produced by Tom White & Mat Peters. Captured amidst the crumbling surroundings of a Victorian theatre, it features a captivating performance from actor Oliver Marson, alongside on stage footage of IST IST.
Confident and catchy, I Am The Fear is the band’s first new recorded material since 2024’s Light A Bigger Fire. The single, produced by Joseph Cross and mastered by Robin Schmitt, it marks yet another bold step forward for a band who demand your attention more with everything they put their name to.
Earlier this week they announced they were taking over the salubrious Albert Hall venue for one-night-only on Friday 1 May 2026. The show comes as they prepare to mark their 10th Anniversary together and prepare a brand new album for release… news on that front is promised very soon…
IST IST – 2025/26 EUROPE & UK TOUR DATES
Thursday 9th October – Rome – Invincible Fest @ Hacienda
Friday 10th October – Ravenna – Bronson Club
Saturday 11th October – Pordenone – Astro Club
Tuesday 14th October – Den Haag – Paard
Wednesday 15th October – Zwolle – Hedon
Friday 17th October – Eindhoven – Effenaar
Friday 28th November – Leeds – Warehouse
Saturday 29th November – Glasgow – Oran Mor
Friday 5th December – London – 229
Saturday 6th December – Birmingham – O2 Academy2
Friday 1st May 2026 – Manchester – Albert Hall
Tickets Available here
For more on IST IST visit their website or find them on Facebook and Twitter
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