On July 15, 2026, after months of inactivity, the band announced they were entering an indefinite hiatus, stating they were ending the project “for the foreseeable future” in order to prioritize other musical endeavors. They also confirmed that The Beltway is Burning would not be released “any time soon”. The…
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On January 28, 2026, Ekko Astral announced they had organized a second Liberation Weekend , lasting from April 24 to 26, which would see the band play at DC’s Black Cat nightclub . They also announced that this show would be the final time Miri Tyler would play with the…
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In September through October 2025 Ekko Astral performed with PUP and Jeff Rosenstock , opening for them as part of their “PUP + Jeff Rosentock Present: A Cataclysmic Rapture of Friendshipness” tour in the U.S.
In 2025, Ekko Astral partnered with the non-profit collective Gender Liberation Movement to organize a two-day music and arts festival (May 30–31, 2025) called Liberation Weekend in Washington, D.C. The festival was in support of the transgender community; proceeds generated were planned to fund rallies, demonstrations, and direct actions in…
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In April 2025, the band released Pink Balloons: Popped , a reissued version of their debut album to commemorate its first anniversary.
In 2025, Sorry About Your Daughter formally reconvened to announce the Atlantic to Adrenaline Tour, a series of anniversary performances across the United States and Europe scheduled for the summer of 2026.
In July 2024, Tully left the group to focus on her solo project, Rosslyn Station. Holzman became the group’s bass player in her absence. Elmore announced his departure two months later on September 4.
Ekko Astral announced their signing to Topshelf Records in 2024; their full-length debut Pink Balloons was released through the label on April 17. Its release was preceded by that of singles “Baethoven”, “Devorah”, and “On Brand”, which received enthusiastic profiles in outlets including NPR and Stereogum . Stereogum also included…
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In 2024, it was announced the group would be supporting Idles on tour for three dates in the Southern United States , as well as opening for Ted Leo and the Pharmacists on the first leg of their Shake the Sheets 20th anniversary tour. As of May 2024, the band…
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Bassist and percussionist Miri Tyler was recruited from Washington, D.C.’s DIY music scene for the recording of Quartz . Following the recording and release of Quartz , Tyler was made the group’s full-time drummer, and was joined by fellow trans D.C. indie musician Guinevere Tully on bass. The band’s lineup…
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