Yellowcard releases new single “Calvary Drive” and announces ‘Better Days (Deluxe)’

Yellowcard, one of the most acclaimed groups in pop-punk, is entering a new era of creativity with the release of their energetic single “Calvary Drive”, which has also been accompanied by a special lyric video. The track serves as the first taste from the upcoming Better Days (Deluxe Edition), launching on September 18, 2026, via Better Noise Music. At the same time, the band is also unveiling plans for an extensive European and UK tour in November 2026—this time together with genre peers Good Charlotte.

An inspired return with new material

“Calvary Drive” has symbolic significance for Yellowcard’s new chapter and reflects both the creative spark and collaboration behind the album’s creation. It was the very first demo the band made with Travis Barker (Blink-182) and songwriter Nick Long. The idea originally emerged during a relaxed studio weekend, but the session quickly became the starting point for the entire Better Days project. Barker, who plays all drums and contributes to production, has described the work as both smooth and organic, with the band's intense collaboration rapidly resulting in an album of new material.

The deluxe edition of Better Days expands the album experience with four tracks that are not on the original 2025 release. The mix of Yellowcard’s trademark tempo, vibrant melodies, and positive energy is combined with guest contributions from several well-known artists. Avril Lavigne guests on the intense “You Broke Me Too”, which she herself described as a hopeful song after heartbreak, while Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio) and Steve Aoki leave their marks on “Love Letters Lost” and “Hell With Me” respectively.

The album also revisits “Bedroom Posters”, now in a new version with Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden—a collaboration that has quickly become a fan favorite with millions of streams and a top spot on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. The new singles and variety of guest artists highlight Yellowcard’s timeless appeal and their ability to bring new influences into their iconic sound.

Better Days (Deluxe Edition) – Tracklist:

• Better Days
• Take What You Want
• Love Letters Lost (feat. Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio)
• honestly i
• You Broke Me Too (feat. Avril Lavigne)
• City of Angels
• Bedroom Posters
• Skin Scraped
• Barely Alive
• Big Blue Eyes
• Calvary Drive
• Hell With Me (feat. Steve Aoki)
• Bedroom Posters (feat. Good Charlotte)
• Better Days (Asleep Version)

The band’s current lineup consists of Ryan Key (vocals, guitar), Sean Mackin (violin), Ryan Mendez (guitar) and Josh Portman (bass)—a tight quartet showcasing ongoing strong chemistry and musicianship in the new recordings.

European tour with Good Charlotte

To support the album, Yellowcard is embarking on a much-anticipated European tour with Good Charlotte in November, offering a unique opportunity for pop-punk fans. The tour will visit several major cities and kick off in Stockholm, then continue to Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom. The tour does not include a stop in Finland, but Swedish fans—and those willing to travel—get the chance to experience Yellowcard live in Stockholm.

• 8 November 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – Hovet
• 11 November 2026 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
• 13 November 2026 – Forest, Belgium – Vorst Nationaal/Forest National
• 14 November 2026 – Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Hall
• 16 November 2026 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
• 17 November 2026 – Paris, France – Zenith Paris – La Villette
• 19 November 2026 – London, United Kingdom – The O2
• 20 November 2026 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Co-Op Live

Yellowcard’s return with new material and an international tour demonstrates their ambition to carry pop-punk forward—not just as a nostalgia trip, but as a robust and forward-looking project. Through inspired collaborations and a refreshed sound, the band shows that nearly three decades into their career, their best days may well be ahead of them.