Even though “LP4” is the band’s darkest lyrically and musically yet, it’s “the most exciting time ever in the band right now,” said guitarist Steve Holmes. Since their 1999 debut and follow-ups, they ...

American Football is one of the defining bands of Champaign-Urbana and a landmark of the Midwest emo genre. Its 1999 debut album “American Football” spent years as a cult favorite before being ...

American Football is an American indie rock band from Urbana, Illinois, originally active from 1997 to 2000. They reformed in 2014. The band was formed by guitarist/bassist and singer Mike Kinsella ...

American Football has cemented itself as a cornerstone of Midwest emo music thanks to the success of their LP1. This reserved yet impactful record carved a lasting influence in the genre and slowly ...

The Midwest emo rock band American Football has just announced a new set of dates for their 2026 tour. The band took to social media on Tuesday to announce the new tour across North America and Europe ...

american football, the beloved Midwest indie band, has joined forces with OTW by Vans to unveil an Authentic 44 sneaker. This exclusive collaboration features the cover art from their influential 1999 ...