The lyrics of the verses of “Wake Up, Mr. Crow” paint on the canvas of the dystopian daily routine – the traffic, the caffeine, the political: “Rise and shine / The morning sun like a warning sign.” The introspective still point of the song comes during the bridge, where the protagonist begins to question who he is: “Which of these voices is mine?” All leading to the climax of the song – the title itself: “How do you feel? Wake up, Mr. Crow, how do you feel?”

 

 

Born from an intense and highly emotional period of songwriting, musical discovery and keen cultural observation, Forever Now is the most thematic and narrative-driven album of Switchfoot's already storied career. The band's fourteenth full-length studio LP – produced by longtime collaborator and accomplished producer, Mike Elizondo – centers on the emotional roller coaster of a person's final day on Earth. And more specifically, the questions one might ask themselves if confronted with a harsh but potentially enlightening reality. “If you found out that today was your last day, how would you live it? What would matter most?” Jon Foreman, lead vocals, said of the album's thematic throughline. The band first announced the record during their captivating performance at Austin's South By Southwest Festival earlier this month.

 

 

“As artists, we're always looking to grow and expand our sound,” continued the band. “Underneath it all, we are forever kids, just playing with music as this amazing toy that has endless possibilities. In the pursuit of growth, it can look like running from yourself and your sound. But with this album, we were very intentional about owning who we truly are. We were very intentional not to run from what is uniquely ours.”

 

The new project adds to their extensive and widely known discography across thirteen studio albums, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide. In 2023, the award-winning band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their triple-Platinum album The Beautiful Letdown with a re-recording of the full record as well as a deluxe edition featuring guest features from artists like Tyler Joseph (Twenty One Pilots), Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Jon Bellion, Jonas Brothers and more.

 

Known for their impactful and captivating live show, Switchfoot was recently announced as performers at IndyCar's 2026 Carb Day in Indianapolis, Ind., playing the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert alongside Counting Crows. They will headline shows across the country throughout the year in addition to performances at festivals like BeachLife, Welcome To Rockville and the band's annual Bro-Am Beach Fest in June. Set in their hometown of San Diego, the Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation is dedicated to giving back to the local community by heightening the profile of and providing grants to nonprofit organizations that support services to unhoused, at-risk and disadvantaged youth, with a special focus on programs related to music, art and surfing. For tickets or more information, please visit switchfoot.com.

 

Switchfoot have spent nearly three decades cementing their place as one of the genre's most enduring and impactful acts. With over 10 million albums sold, including their 3x Platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and GRAMMY Award-winning Hello Hurricane, the beloved band has built a global following through emotionally resonant songwriting and electrifying live performances, selling more than five million tickets across 40+ countries. With a renewed focus on the present moment, the band delivers their first record in five years, Forever Now – their fourteenth studio album, due June 26. A bold, guitar-driven return to their classic sound, the project serves as their most thematic and narrative-driven work to date, centering on the emotional roller coaster of a person's final day on Earth. Produced by longtime collaborator Mike Elizondo, Forever Now captures the band's rekindled love of “big guitars, big hooks and big themes,” while pushing their storytelling to new heights. Beyond the music, Switchfoot continues to make a meaningful impact through their Bro-Am Foundation, which has raised over $3 million over the past 20 years to support at-risk youth in the band's hometown of San Diego. Switchfoot has always called themselves a band of brothers – Jon Foreman (vocals/guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Boaz Roberts (guitar), Jerome Fontamillas (keys/guitar) and Chad Butler (drums).