Turnstile's Brendan Yates Featured on New American Football Song

The Turnstile frontman lends his vocals to the emo veterans' upcoming self-titled album

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:00pm

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An abstract close-up image of shattered glass and glittering shards, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to convey a sense of turbulence and upheaval.The collaboration between Turnstile and American Football highlights the cross-pollination of genres, even as the hardcore band faces internal turmoil.Coachella Today

Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates is featured on a new song called 'No Feeling' from the Midwest emo band American Football. The track will appear on American Football's upcoming self-titled album, also referred to as LP4. Yates was brought in to contribute a 'gang vocal' part to the chorus, but ended up adding his own unique higher harmony that the band says 'belonged to him and him alone'.

Why it matters

This collaboration between the rising hardcore act Turnstile and the influential emo veterans of American Football highlights the cross-pollination of genres and the respect between artists of different generations within the alternative music scene. It also comes at a turbulent time for Turnstile, with the recent arrest of their former guitarist Brady Ebert.

The details

American Football's Mike Kinsella says he initially envisioned Yates' vocals as just one of many voices on the 'gang vocal' chorus of 'No Feeling.' But after Yates added his own higher harmony, the band was blown away by how well it fit the song. The track will appear on American Football's upcoming self-titled fourth album, due out on May 1.

  • Turnstile is set to perform at Coachella on Friday.
  • American Football's LP4 album is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.

The players

Brendan Yates

The frontman of the hardcore band Turnstile, who was featured on the new American Football song 'No Feeling'.

Mike Kinsella

A member of the Midwest emo band American Football, who invited Yates to contribute vocals to their upcoming album.

Brady Ebert

The former guitarist of Turnstile, who was recently arrested for attempted second degree murder after allegedly hitting Yates' father with his car.

American Football

A influential Midwest emo band who are releasing their fourth self-titled album, also known as LP4.

Turnstile

A rising hardcore band whose frontman Brendan Yates was featured on the new American Football song.

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What they’re saying

“Brendan came into the studio to sing along to a 'gang vocal' call-and-response part I'd written for the chorus of 'No Feeling.' I had imagined his voice would be one of many voices scream-singing it, and was excited for it to be a sort of Easter Egg on the album.”

— Mike Kinsella, Member of American Football

“As soon as he started singing it, all of our jaws dropped, and we all were looking at each other like 'Oh s***! THAT'S the dude from Turnstile!' His voice is so singular, and once he sang the part in *his* range, it was clear that the part now belonged to him and him alone...”

— Mike Kinsella, Member of American Football

“We have no language left for Brady. Please respect our privacy in this time.”

— Turnstile

What’s next

Turnstile is set to perform at Coachella on Friday, while American Football's LP4 album is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.

The takeaway

This collaboration between the rising hardcore act Turnstile and the influential emo veterans of American Football showcases the cross-pollination of genres and the mutual respect between artists of different generations within the alternative music scene. However, the news is tempered by the recent legal troubles surrounding Turnstile's former guitarist, underscoring the complexities that can arise within the music industry.