OF MICE & MEN Embrace Evolution, Emotion and Community Ahead Of Australian Tour

With their ninth studio album, Another Miracle, landing on November
14 - and an Australian tour commencing May 7, 2026 - Of Mice &
Men are stepping boldly into their next era—one defined by
emotional depth, creative freedom, and an unshakeable bond with
their fans. Drummer Valentino Arteaga speaks about the record with
a mix of pride and awe, describing it as a “journey” built on
layered soundscapes, soaring melodies, and crushing heaviness. It’s
an album meant to be absorbed front to back, not just thrown on a
playlist.
Self-produced and richly textured, Another Miracle reflects a band
continually pushing their own boundaries. Valentino compares its
intricate sonic layers to “ten wedding cakes stacked on top of each
other,” each one representing experimentation, growth, and the
group’s ever-expanding musical vocabulary. Songs were crafted
during a period of major life changes, including frontman Aaron
Pauley discovering he was about to become a father, which brought a
new emotional dimension to the writing.
Valentino’s current favourite track, Troubled Water, mirrors the
album’s dynamic energy with groove-driven drumming and bold
performances. Yet he insists each song offers something different:
“With Of Mice & Men, there’s something for everybody.”
Despite their evolution, one thing remains firmly intact; their
connection to fans. Community is at the heart of their legacy, and
it’s something the band is determined to honour. “When you come to
an Of Mice & Men show, you’re there with family,” Valentino
says. That spirit will follow them to Australia in May 2026, where
they’ll tour with genre-blurring heavyweights Crystal Lake for what
promises to be an explosive run of shows.
With Another Miracle, Of Mice & Men aren’t just reinventing
their sound, they’re reaffirming why their music continues to
resonate so deeply after 16 years: honesty, passion, and a
commitment to constant elevation.
OF MICE & MEN + CRYSTAL LAKE May 2026 Australian Tour
Dates
Tuesday 5th May - PERTH, Magnet House
Thursday 7th May - ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Factory
Friday 8th May - MELBOURNE, 170 Russell
Saturday 9th May - SYDNEY, Manning Bar
Sunday 10th May - BRISBANE, The Triffid
Tickets: https://thephoenix.au/of-mice-men-2026/

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