The Get Up Kids, the influential emo and indie rock band from Kansas City, have announced a UK and European tour for 2025 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their seminal album, "Something to Write Home About".
This announcement comes alongside the digital release of a deluxe reissue of the album via Polyvinyl Record Co.
25th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue
The 25th-anniversary edition of "Something to Write Home About" has been digitally released and is available on all streaming platforms. This remastered version, handled by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound, includes:
- The original album
- A second LP containing 12 rare or previously unreleased demos
- Four-track acoustic recordings by Matt Pryor
A physical edition, set for release on September 20th, 2024, will feature an expanded 28-page large format full-color booklet with handwritten lyrics, photos, and more.
UK and European Tour Dates
The Get Up Kids have announced the following tour dates for 2025:
- May 22 - An Club, Athens, Greece
- May 23 - The Cage, Livorno, Italy
- May 24 - Rock Planet Club, Pinarella di Cervia, Italy
- May 25 - Legend Club, Milan, Italy
- May 27 - Conne Island, Leipzig, Germany
- May 28 - Columbia Theater, Berlin, Germany
- May 29 - Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany
- May 30 - Stollwerck, Cologne, Germany
- May 31 - Trix, Antwerp, Belgium
- June 1 - Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- June 3 - Marble Factory, Bristol, UK
- June 4 - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
- June 5 - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
- June 6 - Whelans, Dublin, Ireland
- June 7 - Gorilla, Manchester, UK
- June 8 - St Lukes, Glasgow, UK
- June 10 - Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK
- June 11 - Electric Ballroom, London, UK
- August 20-23 - Canela Party, Torremolinos, Spain
Tickets go on general sale on Monday, September 16th, 2024, at 10am BST. Fans can sign up for the band's mailing list for exclusive pre-sale access on Friday, September 13th, 2024, at 10am BST.
The Impact of 'Something to Write Home About'
Released on September 28th, 1999, "Something to Write Home About" played a crucial role in defining the emo genre and influencing the rock landscape of the early 2000s. The album's success led to:
- The Get Up Kids opening for Green Day and Weezer
- A two-year headline tour with sold-out shows
- The album reaching #31 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart
- Six-figure unit sales, a rarity for an indie record in the late '90s
The album's influence extended to inspiring platinum-selling bands like Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance, as well as subsequent waves of emo revival acts.
Band Members and Production
The current lineup of The Get Up Kids includes:
- Matt Pryor (guitar/vocals)
- Rob Pope (bass)
- Jim Suptic (guitar/vocals)
- Ryan Pope (drums)
- Dustin Kinsey (keys)
The 25th-anniversary edition was co-produced by Chad Blinman and Alex Brahl, the same team behind the original release.
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