Snail Mail listening events
Snail Mail’s third LP Ricochet drops in eight days, and US fans get early access via exclusive in‑store listening events on March 24—small, early shows that usually leak the vibe before the wider release. Matador Records is running the events, a classic indie rollout move for collectors and superfans (matadorrecords.com).
Matador’s announcement lists 19 participating U.S. indie shops for the in‑store rollout, naming 3hive Record Lounge (Provo), Easy Street Records (Seattle), Reckless Records (Wicker Park, Chicago), Repo Records (Philadelphia) and Stinkweeds (Phoenix) among others. (matadorrecords.com). Repo Records’ event page shows their listening party runs at 5:00 PM and will include freebies, a raffle, and the ability to pre‑order the LP/CD for in‑store release‑day pickup on March 27, 2026. (reporecords.com). Snail Mail’s new album Ricochet is scheduled for release March 27, 2026 and is credited with 11 tracks on the official Bandcamp listing. (snailmail.bandcamp.com). The project’s lead single “Dead End” has already been released ahead of the LP, and press coverage says Ricochet was recorded with producer‑bassist Aron Kobayashi Ritch. (matadorrecords.com) (brooklynvegan.com). Interviews and feature pieces note Lindsey Jordan underwent vocal‑cord surgery and relocated to North Carolina between records, developments journalists say shaped Ricochet’s themes and sound. (thefader.com) (consequence.net). The album announcement was issued alongside a spring tour: dates published include an April 10 kickoff at Turner Hall in Milwaukee and multiple North American dates through May, with additional support and guest artists named on several bills. (treblezine.com)
