Geordie Greep, the enigmatic former frontman of the experimental rock outfit Black Midi, is embarking on a groundbreaking solo venture with the announcement of his debut U.S. tour, “The New Sound.” The tour, which kicks off September 6, 2025, in Athens, Georgia, will take the genre-defying artist through 18 major American cities before wrapping up on September 28 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The tour supports Greep’s debut solo album, The New Sound, an eclectic project blending progressive rock, jazz fusion, Latin rhythms, and theatrical songwriting. Since parting ways with Black Midi following their hiatus in 2024, Greep has been determined to chart a new artistic course, and this tour is set to be the most ambitious chapter in his journey to date.
A Visionary Sound Emerges
Recorded across London and São Paulo, The New Sound features contributions from over 30 musicians and showcases Greep’s unfiltered creative expression. As the primary writer and producer, Greep approached the album as an artistic blank slate. “This was an opportunity to do something I’ve never done before—to push every element of music and performance into a new form,” he said in a statement released earlier this year.
From the whimsical yet politically charged storytelling in songs like “Holy, Holy” to the dramatic orchestration and rhythmic complexity woven throughout the album, The New Sound has drawn comparisons to the work of Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, and early Peter Gabriel. Listeners have praised its vivid characters, shifting tempos, and genre-spanning arrangements, positioning Greep as a boundary-pushing solo artist to watch.
National Tour Spans Major Cultural Hubs
Backed by a newly assembled live band consisting of Charlie Schefft, Ethan Marsh, Dave Strawn, Cameron Campbell, and Santiago Moyano, Greep will perform tracks from his debut album with theatrical flair and technical precision.
The full tour schedule includes the following cities and venues:
- September 6 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
- September 7 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
- September 9 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
- September 10 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
- September 12 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
- September 13 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
- September 14 – Chicago, IL – Metro
- September 15 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
- September 17 – Lakewood, OH – The Roxy
- September 18 – Columbus, OH – The Athenaeum Theatre
- September 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall
- September 20 – Washington, D.C. – Black Cat
- September 22 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
- September 23 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace
- September 24 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met
- September 26 – Jersey City, NJ – White Eagle Hall
- September 27 – Allentown, PA – Arrow at Archer Music Hall
- September 28 – Philadelphia, PA – Mummers Museum
With a combination of intimate theaters and iconic music halls, the tour promises a visceral experience that emphasizes musicianship, storytelling, and sonic experimentation.
Artistic Rebirth and Future Prospects
Greep’s new work reflects a maturation of the eccentric, often abrasive sound he helped cultivate with Black Midi. Where that band thrived on unpredictability and explosive energy, his solo output feels more sculpted and narrative-driven—though no less adventurous. According to Greep, The New Sound is a “love letter to composition, collaboration, and character.”
Fans can expect a show that is as visually engaging as it is musically daring, with a setlist that draws from the album’s diverse tracks, new material, and potentially even reworked nods to Greep’s earlier discography. “This is the greatest American tour yet,” he told audiences in a teaser video, hinting at his deep commitment to expanding his presence in the U.S. music scene.
With tickets selling rapidly via his official website and major ticketing platforms, Greep’s tour is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated art-rock events of the fall.