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Low's Alan Sparhawk Announces Tour, Shares Two New Songs
The musician's first solo tracks since 2024's 'White Roses, My God' tackle themes of faith, light, and optimism.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Alan Sparhawk of the indie rock band Low has announced a tour and released two new solo songs, 'JCMF' and 'No More Darkness.' The first track is a rebellious song about Jesus punishing the cruel and helping children, while the second calls for a return to the light and pursuit of goodness. Sparhawk will donate a portion of the royalties to the International Institute of Minnesota.
Why it matters
As the frontman of the acclaimed indie rock group Low, Alan Sparhawk's new solo material provides a window into his personal artistic vision and spiritual outlook, which often infuses the band's music. The release of these two songs ahead of his upcoming tour suggests Sparhawk is exploring themes of faith, light, and optimism during a period of global uncertainty.
The details
The first single, 'JCMF,' is described by Sparhawk as an older track he's been playing live for the past year. He sees the song as a 'rebuke against the fascist/authoritarian streak that several world leaders have taken on.' The second single, 'No More Darkness,' draws inspiration from a David Lynch quote about choosing optimism, which Sparhawk says has been a guiding principle for him, especially when ending Low's live sets.
- The two new songs, 'JCMF' and 'No More Darkness,' are Sparhawk's first solo tracks since releasing his 2024 album 'White Roses, My God'.
- Sparhawk will embark on a tour this spring in support of his 2025 collaborative album 'Alan Sparhawk With Trampled by Turtles'.
- Sparhawk's set at the Knoxville music festival Big Ears in March will be performed live with the band Trampled by Turtles.
The players
Alan Sparhawk
The frontman of the indie rock band Low who has released two new solo songs and announced an upcoming tour.
Trampled by Turtles
The band that will join Sparhawk for a performance at the Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee.
What they’re saying
“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.”
— Alan Sparhawk (Pitchfork)
“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.”
— David Lynch (Pitchfork)
“We were ending our set with this tune all year, and it is my wish for everyone, especially those who feel alone.”
— Alan Sparhawk (Pitchfork)
What’s next
Sparhawk will embark on a tour this spring in support of his 2025 collaborative album 'Alan Sparhawk With Trampled by Turtles', with his own band. His set at the Knoxville music festival Big Ears in March will be performed live with Trampled by Turtles.
The takeaway
As the frontman of the acclaimed indie rock group Low, Alan Sparhawk's new solo material provides a window into his personal artistic vision and spiritual outlook, which often infuses the band's music. The release of these two songs ahead of his upcoming tour suggests Sparhawk is exploring themes of faith, light, and optimism during a period of global uncertainty.
