The ChemBase

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FINALLY

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddt2XXDJzj2/

Hell yeah!

HOLY SPONGEBOB YES

I NEED TO KNOW WHEN
NEED TO BOOK VACATION

I'm guessing this also means that there will be a new album in 2028

The time has commmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmme

Kitten killer, sorry not sorry, but hoping this will be a real deal and not just a festival tour

Fuck yeah!!!!

Good birthday present to go with my despacio tonight.

Bank Account, your time has come. Imma see if I can fly out for this. (Its been a long time)

Are they doing a new tour without a new album?

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@Conn6orsuper117 Are you using an image hosting site for your avatar?
I'm getting "content not viewable in your region".
The UK brought in some strict internet porn laws (!) last year and some image hosting sites got caught up in the legalities (E.G: Imgur refused to implement the new ID rules and said: "we just won't be available in the UK anymore")
So I have to use a VPN to see your avatar!!

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 26, 2026, 11:50

So I have to use a VPN to see your avatar!!

Fixed

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 26, 2026, 11:50

Are they doing a new tour without a new album?

Think of 2003, 2004, 2011 or 2018.

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 26, 2026, 11:50

Are they doing a new tour without a new album?

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@Conn6orsuper117 Are you using an image hosting site for your avatar?
I'm getting "content not viewable in your region". 

My guess is that the live shows will only feature 2 or maybe three new songs, with more added in later.
As Csar said, similar to 2018 where they had GTKO and MAH and a little teaser of EOD in the summer

BEHOLD , THEY'RE COMING BACK . . . 

Quote from: Wolkenkrabber on Sep 26, 2026, 11:50

@Conn6orsuper117 Are you using an image hosting site for your avatar?
I'm getting "content not viewable in your region".
The UK brought in some strict internet porn laws (!) last year and some image hosting sites got caught up in the legalities (E.G: Imgur refused to implement the new ID rules and said: "we just won't be available in the UK anymore")
So I have to use a VPN to see your avatar!!

Imgur, I believe, I haven't used that site since 2020

I can hear it already!

BOOM
BOOM
BOOM

HEY GIRL

BOOM
BOOM
BOOM

HEY BOY

come back to Chicago you cowards!!!

Apologies for constantly tying the Chemical Brothers to Coachella... but this teasing tour announcement is a bit curious since there's an imminent lineup release for Coachella 2027. In addition of the (slim) possibility of being booked for Coachella proper, the festival did debut a permanent immersive art exhibit called "The Bunker" (https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-04-10/coachella-2026-radiohead-bunker-kid-a-mnesia-what-is-it) in 2026. Adam and Marcus' "Music:Response" exhibit might be primed for something like this.

Quote from: Bosco on Sep 28, 2026, 09:48

come back to Chicago you cowards!!!

This. And Cologne you cowards!!!

Im chuffed for this and hope too its not just some sort of festival dates (but still, anytime seeing the brothers is a privilege).. i have read a rumour about the possibility of them supporting Oasis at Knebworth. Same as the line up was there for their gigs in 1996. Just a rumour. 

Quote from: ThePumisher on Sep 29, 2026, 12:30

This. And Cologne you cowards!!!

Canada continues to stare in disappointment 

I don't know what prevented them from stopping by there more often in the earlier 2000s til now. Maybe they should reconsider now that the US is less viable to play due to tariffs and increases in visa expenditures.

Quote from: rynostar on Oct 01, 2026, 02:21

Canada continues to stare in disappointment

So now that Canada is in talks of becoming a "member" of the EU and the fact that Mr. Burnham is open for an exit of brexit back into the EU - if both happens there are chances for them to play a lot easyer in Canada.

Quote from: Csar on Oct 01, 2026, 16:44

I don't know what prevented them from stopping by there more often in the earlier 2000s til now. Maybe they should reconsider now that the US is less viable to play due to tariffs and increases in visa expenditures.

It's logistically expensive to travel from one place to another in Canada. Longer travel times. Smaller markets outside the big three (Van, TO, Montreal). Booking agencies are mainly US based. Weather at certain parts of year.

Choose the poison and it usually applies.

Quote from: ThePumisher on Oct 01, 2026, 17:41

So now that Canada is in talks of becoming a "member" of the EU and the fact that Mr. Burnham is open for an exit of brexit back into the EU - if both happens there are chances for them to play a lot easyer in Canada.

Don't toy even further with my heart. I would move back in a heart beat if that actually goes through.

I've never been to Canada, but I would think Toronto/Southern Ontario is theoretically an ideal location and a market for the Chemical Brothers to be reacquainted with. 


Canada soon to be the most desirable location on earth simply for their amount of renewable/fresh water. 

Quote from: Bosco on Oct 01, 2026, 21:07

I've never been to Canada, but I would think Toronto/Southern Ontario is theoretically an ideal location and a market for the Chemical Brothers to be reacquainted with.


Canada soon to be the most desirable location on earth simply for their amount of renewable/fresh water.

As much as I want to disagree as a (non-separation) Albertan, I have to agree that Toronto is ideal.

As for the water...you need some? Here, take it. We had too much this summer in my hometown. At least it's not oil that takes a ridiculous amount of energy to covert.

with the new tomora setup this makes me wonder if whenever the chems do go back on tour whether they'll go back to the rig they'd been using or adapt to something lighter, it does seem like touring as tomora is relatively easier compared to how much of a behemoth the chems show began to become, and unlike tomora the chems should have a much bigger budget

that center console tom is using now was customed designed for tomora and commissioned also by gravity rigs so it'd be interesting to see what else they come up with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJV1d9pTDk

I guess the Canadian fans would gladly sacrifice some show elements if only they could get any live shows at all. For instance, as lovely as the robots are, they're only used briefly once in the sets so far and wouldn't take away too much of the fun. I'm sure this could help save quite a bit of the logistics costs.

Quote from: hstn on Oct 02, 2026, 07:58

with the new tomora setup this makes me wonder if whenever the chems do go back on tour whether they'll go back to the rig they'd been using or adapt to something lighter, it does seem like touring as tomora is relatively easier compared to how much of a behemoth the chems show began to become, and unlike tomora the chems should have a much bigger budget

that center console tom is using now was customed designed for tomora and commissioned also by gravity rigs so it'd be interesting to see what else they come up with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJV1d9pTDk

I don't think that reducing the live rig would make a noticeable dent in the tour budget

Quote from: rynostar on Oct 02, 2026, 07:03

As for the water...you need some? Here, take it. We had too much this summer in my hometown. At least it's not oil that takes a ridiculous amount of energy to covert.

Oh I think you have some of that as well somethingsomethingalbertatarsands

Quote from: rynostar on Oct 02, 2026, 07:03

As for the water...you need some? Here, take it. We had too much this summer in my hometown.

We did too. Thus, this is the one downfall to an abundance of renewable surface water... FUCKING MOSQUITOS!

My Drive-In protection:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DUF_xAy5AM

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While I agree they probably could move forward and help budget by consolidating audio equipment, I don't think the same thing can be for the visual aspect of the show. Reducing that element would remove them as a respective headliner status at music festivals.

Myself, I'm curious if there might be an opportunistic private interest to help finance a live tour. With the big success of the Oasis tour last year, there has to be people out there looking to exploit the same demographic and try to replicate success. Albeit, in a smaller scale, because Chemical Brothers aren't playing full stadiums, but arenas could be a comfortable spot! Point is, the entertainment industry likes safe and manageable copy-cat structure, and perhaps Chemical Brothers could be a beneficiary from Oasis success? Maybe not so far-fetched?

I'm still holding out for the Bosco Branded club show tour. I've experienced the visuals, many times, and now I just want to close my eyes and have chemicals poured all over my body for 2.5 hours straight, a la Underworld's recent tour.

Blast me with Galaxy Bounce in the middle of all that magic and let me die happy.

I think if they were to scale down the Live show they'd have to rebrand themselves in someway. There's many old and new fans who have never seen them LIVE ever, and due to online video clips, now have an expectation of providing a great spectacle. 

The Chemical Brothers present: "Just Bang" a live audio assault. 

Quote from: Bosco on Oct 04, 2026, 07:37

I think if they were to scale down the Live show they'd have to rebrand themselves in someway. There's many old and new fans who have never seen them LIVE ever, and due to online video clips, now have an expectation of providing a great spectacle.

You have a point there.

Quote from: Enjoyed on Oct 03, 2026, 02:46

I'm still holding out for the Bosco Branded club show tour. I've experienced the visuals, many times, and now I just want to close my eyes and have chemicals poured all over my body for 2.5 hours straight, a la Underworld's recent tour.

Bring it on! They're way overdue for a 2h+ show, given the extensive catalogue

Quote from: Enjoyed on Oct 03, 2026, 02:46

Blast me with Galaxy Bounce in the middle of all that magic and let me die happy.

Now we know why they've never played it: They don't wanna let you die!!

It looks like they will be festival dates.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DeG7WdDJMgd/

Quote from: nekoland on Oct 05, 2026, 10:33

It looks like they will be festival dates.

Meh 😒

Not so fast, mi amigo, the year 2027's chapter isn't written yet. And if not then, then most likely in '28 when @Stefan's vision materialises and a new album comes out.  I share your sentiment, Pum, but I think it can't come as a surprise that festivals were among the new live dates, it's the most reliable thing to do business-wise.

Cycle's starting up again! Wonder if we'll be hearing any of those non-"Ring The Alarm" mystery songs from their DJ sets?

Quote from: Champiness on Oct 05, 2026, 15:49

Cycle's starting up again! Wonder if we'll be hearing any of those non-"Ring The Alarm" mystery songs from their DJ sets?

I'm praying for Papal Disco (now that it seems to be brought back from the dead) and that one ID they started playing near the end of their DJ tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxI5iSWBiU&start=2695

A few other IDs like Natives and The Wave also feel possible but probably too experimental for the kind of shows they've been playing but who knows atp

Quote from: Champiness on Oct 05, 2026, 15:49

Cycle's starting up again! Wonder if we'll be hearing any of those non-"Ring The Alarm" mystery songs from their DJ sets?

I'm sure about it

welp, a headliner at a major festival. There goes any potential of scaled down production. Fair enough. YES, we want more extensive and diverse dates, but an efficient show potentially puts crew and friends of the LIVE Chemical Brothers experience on ice.

Maybe a new beefed up version of "GO" will be on the menu? Or 'Apex' sensation already dead?

I don't think "The Wave" is too experimental for LIVE, but I just don't know if there is any vocal clearance from the estate of Bob Dylan's music to put it on any Chemical Brothers release. This could have a future like TPPR/Sympathy for the Devil

Gdynia, Poland, 1st of July 2027

Tickets: https://opener.pl/en/tickets

(https://scontent-fco2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/840951711_1550727440424447_4015796784271438092_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx1080x1350&ctp=s1080x1350&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=K2vf9Do2nsgQ7kNvwEqaJ1I&_nc_oc=Adrofksr2NVPs3xGYU8csro3C6qCl-OqyGIhBwezV_lb4arD4120Zp07mk25DsHS9vo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fco2-1.xx&_nc_gid=uaATvo3b6Au2HBGoKVCvZA&_nc_ss=7b2a8&oh=00_AQM8WA08hPzJ125hy2AObJzId8aP9-HW61QAnJSV_f084Q&oe=6ACD4280)

It's been 11 years since they came to Chicago. The robots didn't have legs last time. I'd be cool to sacrifice the legs again in order to get another show in Chicago. 

Quote from: JeffChrist on Oct 14, 2026, 12:20

another show in Chicago.

I'm personally not a fan, but Deadmau5 just played an open-air rave event at the end of Navy Pier (Chicago) over the weekend. This is definitely a spot for the Chemical Brothers. Plenty of space for a LIVE set and probably around 4000~ GA capacity. Just need a promoter to get it done.

Sign me up. Lou's for dinner beforehand.

Used Lou Malnatis Pizza boxes are popular choice to get autographs on. The more soaked grease on the cardboard, the better!

Italy June 17-19 (all outdoor) (https://mc2live.it/artista/the-chemical-brothers/)

Chems Italy 2026.jpg

Loving the Sho font approach :)

I was about to say that using the font for the dates and other info was... a choice 😬

Especially with it having a completely different kerning to the logo. Not a fan personally.

Quote from: Enjoyed on Oct 22, 2026, 22:07

kerning

People who know this word will probably also enjoy this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXbW42uTKYo


I personally really like Sho (maybe it's because of the Chems association XD), I'm happy to see it used in the poster.
I'm not sure if it would've looked better if all the text was mushed toghether like their logo:

Screenshot 2026-10-23 161929.png

Quote from: Stefan on Oct 23, 2026, 14:19

People who know this word will probably also enjoy this:

Haha, I did have to look it up. And I'm with Enjoyed on this, the tighter letter space would have looked a bit nicer and more in tune with the logo.

Even though I said I love the approach, it kind a feels like this font was destined to eventually become just this one thing - their logo :). The association with it has been so deeply ingrained in my consciousness ever since I was exposed to the Chems.

Quote from: Csar on Oct 23, 2026, 18:14

Even though I said I love the approach, it kind a feels like this font was destined to eventually become just this one thing - their logo :). The association with it has been so deeply ingrained in my consciousness ever since I was exposed to the Chems.

Yeah, exactly. It almost could be called the Chemical font but Sho is already a great and fitting name

That video is excellent!

And my last thoughts on the poster text... I also don't think it should be all caps. It's arguably less readable, but I don't think Sho works as an all caps font - again, especially when directly compared to the much more important logo at the top.

My quick fix:
(https://i.imgur.com/rTZSVzd.jpeg)

For those who complained about the last poster, I raise you one better:

Phodoa Festival 2027.jpg

(Also playing PHILLGOOD Festival (https://phillgood.ink/) in Bulgaria on July 17)

Right around the corner from @Stefan (ca 3h by Train, 2,5h by Car or 38h if you wanna walk...)