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American Football is a seminal emo/post-rock band formed in 1997 in Urbana, Illinois, by Mike Kinsella, Steve Holmes, and Steve Lamos. Known for their intricate guitar textures, intimate lyrics, and atmospherically crescendos, they have left a lasting imprint on indie and emo genres. This page highlights their formation, key releases, and a detailed look at upcoming tour dates, including the 25th-anniversary LP1 celebrations across the United States.
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American Football’s discography includes three studio albums: LP1 (1999), LP2 (2016), and LP3 (2019). LP1 is widely regarded as a foundational release in emo and post-rock, earning a spot at No. 6 on Rolling Stone's 40 Greatest Emo Albums of All Time. In 2024, a deluxe remaster of LP1 arrived, accompanied by enthusiastic critical reception and a wave of cover collaborations inspired by the anniversary edition. The band’s 25th Anniversary US tour (LP1) ran through 2024–2025 with stops in Seattle, Portland, Houston, Austin, and Dallas. A live album, American Football (Live in Los Angeles), was released in July 2025, capturing performances from October 2024 and a companion film/documentary dropped July 2, 2025. Official social media pages and the band’s site provide ongoing updates, while Polyvinyl and Big Scary Monsters handle label communications for US and UK/Europe markets respectively. When you’re ready to experience their immersive live shows, we’ll help you secure seats and plan your visit with venue details and travel tips.
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Artist links: - Official site: americanfootballmusic.com - Bandcamp: American Football Bandcamp - Instagram: instagram.com/americanfootballband - Twitter/X: twitter.com/americanfb - Facebook: facebook.com/americanfootball
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American Football’s discography includes three studio albums: LP1 (1999), LP2 (2016), and LP3 (2019). LP1 is widely regarded as a foundational release in emo and post-rock, earning a spot at No. 6 on Rolling Stone's 40 Greatest Emo Albums of All Time. In 2024, a deluxe remaster of LP1 arrived, accompanied by enthusiastic critical reception and a wave of cover collaborations inspired by the anniversary edition. The band’s 25th Anniversary US tour (LP1) ran through 2024–2025 with stops in Seattle, Portland, Houston, Austin, and Dallas. A live album, American Football (Live in Los Angeles), was released in July 2025, capturing performances from October 2024 and a companion film/documentary dropped July 2, 2025. Official social media pages and the band’s site provide ongoing updates, while Polyvinyl and Big Scary Monsters handle label communications for US and UK/Europe markets respectively. When you’re ready to experience their immersive live shows, we’ll help you secure seats and plan your visit with venue details and travel tips.
Artist links: - Official site: americanfootballmusic.com - Bandcamp: American Football Bandcamp - Instagram: instagram.com/americanfootballband - Twitter/X: twitter.com/americanfb - Facebook: facebook.com/americanfootball
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