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Low’s Alan Sparhawk Announces Tour, Shares Two New Songs

February 17, 2026 at 04:18 PM
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Low’s Alan Sparhawk Announces Tour, Shares Two New Songs
“JCMF” and “No More Darkness” are his first solo tracks since 2024’s White Roses, My God

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“JCMF” and “No More Darkness” are his first solo tracks since 2024’s White Roses, My God NewsLow’s Alan Sparhawk Announces Tour, Shares Two New Songs“JCMF” and “No More Darkness” are his first solo tracks since 2024’s White Roses, My GodBy Nina CorcoranFebruary 17, 2026Alan Sparhawk, photo by Alexa VisciusSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyAlan Sparhawk of Low has announced a tour and dropped two new songs. The first, “JCMF,” is a rebellious song about Jesus punishing those who are cruel and helping the children upon his return, while the second single, “No More Darkness,” calls for a return to the light and a pursuit of goodness. Listen to them both below.In a press release, Sparhawk explained that “JCMF” is an older track that he’s played on the road for the past year. “I feel like the song has become a rebuke against the fascist/authoritarian streak that several world leaders have taken on and to the people who have been blinded into supporting them,” he said.Meanwhile, “No More Darkness” draws inspiration from a David Lynch quote: “Don’t fight the darkness. Don’t even worry about the darkness. Turn on the light and the darkness goes. Turn up the light of pure consciousness. Negativity goes.” Sparhawk credits the song for reminding him to choose optimism during tough times whenever possible. “We were ending our set with this tune all year, and it is my wish for everyone, especially those who feel alone,” he added.“JCMF” and “No More Darkness” are Sparhawk’s first solo tracks since releasing 2024’s White Roses, My God. He will donate a portion of his royalties from the two songs to the International Institute of Minnesota.This spring, Sparhawk will go on tour in support of his 2025 collaborative album, Alan Sparhawk With Trampled by Turtles, with his own band. However, his set at the Knoxville music festival Big Ears will be performed live with Trampled by Turtles. Check out his complete list of tour dates below.Alan Sparhawk:02-21 Red Wing, MN - Big Turn Music Festival03-29 Knoxville, TN - Big Ears Music Festival #05-03 Krems an der Donau, Austria - Donaufestival05-04 Prague, Czechia - Cultural House Krakov05-06 Kortrijk, Belgium - Wilde Western# with Trampled by Turtles

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