Genre-blurring alt-rock band The Thing With Feathers have officially launched into their next musical era with the release of their radiant new single, “Dive Bar Breakdown,” out today on all major platforms. The emotionally charged anthem arrives just as the band embarks on their nationwide “Catching Your Eye Tour,” promising to deliver their signature high-energy live performances to fans across the U.S.

The Thing With Feathers is a Nashville-born alt-rock/pop band known for their soaring melodies, introspective lyrics, and adrenaline-pumping shows. Their music fuses the emotional pull of pop with the grit and heart of indie rock, resonating with fans across genres. With millions of streams and a dedicated fanbase, they continue to rise as one of the most exciting acts redefining alternative music today.

Channeling late-night heartbreak, raw vulnerability, and soaring pop sensibilities, “Dive Bar Breakdown” captures the evolution of the Nashville-based band while staying true to their unapologetic indie-rock edge. Blending gritty guitar riffs with unforgettable hooks, the track is a both an emotional release and a dance floor-ready banger – the kind of song that feels just as cathartic screaming your car as it does at a packed show.

“There are songs you choose to write, and there are songs you have to write,” said frontman David Welcsh (aka Hendricks). “‘Dive Bar Breakdown’ came like a lightning strike late one night through a nylon string guitar. It was honest, and that felt powerful. It was a song I needed to hear at that moment, and I only hope it can be that for anyone who listens.”

Since emerging from the vibrant Nashville scene, The Thing With Feathers have built a devoted following for their genre-defying sound, emotionally direct songwriting, and explosive live shows. With past comparisons to acts like The Band CAMINO and Bad Suns, the group continues to chart their own path – a blend of vulnerability and energy that’s resonating far beyond their hometown.

To celebrate the new single, the band is heading out on their “Catching Your Eyes Tour,” which kicks off tonight in Cleveland and continues through the summer and fall with stops in major cities including Dallas, Charlotte, Washington D.C., and a homecoming show at Nashville’s Exit/In on October 17.

Catching Your Eye Tour – 2025 Dates

• June 20 – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, Cleveland, OH*
• June 21 – Woodlands Tavern, Columbus, OH*
• July 18 – Three Links Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX
• July 19 – The Secret Group, Houston, TX
• July 20 – Hole In The Wall, Austin, TX
• July 21 – Paper Tiger, San Antonio, TX
• Oct. 2 – Eddie’s Attic, Decatur, GA
• Oct. 3 – Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC
• Oct. 4 – The Evening Muse, Charlotte, NC
• Oct. 5 – The Pocket, Washington, D.C.
• Oct. 7 – The Camel, Richmond, VA
• Oct. 9 – Crowbar, Ybor City, FL
• Oct. 10 – The Wooly, Gainesville, FL
• Oct. 12 – Will’s Pub, Orlando, FL
• Oct. 14 – 926 Bar & Grill, Tallahassee, FL
• Oct. 16 – The Nick, Birmingham, AL
• Oct. 17 – Exit/In, Nashville, TN

*Supported by ELEY on select dates.

Tickets and more information can be found at https://bnds.us/zuhfmn