Galwegian alt-rock trio NewDad have shared a shimmering glimpse into their forthcoming second album ‘Altar with’ poignant new single ‘Pretty’ which opines on their love for their hometown.

‘Pretty’ was conceived alongside original band member Aindle O’Beirn in a writing session early last year and offers contrast to the punchy-angst of lead single ‘Roobosh’. While ‘Roobosh’ offered catharsis through rage, ‘Pretty’ a tender moment of introspection.

“Pretty is a lighter spin on a key theme of the album, homesickness. It was a way for me to express my adoration for Galway, it’s a love song really,” offers frontwoman Julie Dawson.“The way home looks, sounds, how even on the darkest, wettest days it’s the most beautiful place in the world to me and I yearn for it every single day of my life.”

Written in the aftermath of the band’s relocation from Galway to London, ‘Altar’ explores homesickness, identity, and the emotional cost of chasing a dream. “The album itself is where I divulge my love for home. It’s the idea that Ireland is the altar and it’s the thing that I worship, in a way.”

Produced and co-written by Shrink (Sam Breathwick) who is joining the band on their upcoming tour, alongside co-writes with Justin Parker, ‘Altar’ sees NewDad expanding their sonic palette blending dream-pop textures with jagged guitar lines and emotionally raw lyricism.

Following a huge run of headline shows across China and a run of festivals in Japan and North America, the trio will take the album on the road later this year for a UK/EU tour, full itinerary below and tickets on sale HERE. New album ‘Altar’ due for release on September 19th, 2025 – PRE-SAVE

NewDad 2025 Tour Dates

2nd Aug – USA, Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza / Reggie’s Rock Club (w/ Wunderhorse)

6th Aug – USA, Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg

8th Aug – USA, San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands

9th Aug – USA, Sacramento, CA – Channel 24 (w/ Mannequin Pussy)

12th Aug – USA, Portland, OR – Polaris Hall

13th Aug – Canada, Vancouver, BC, Biltmore Cabaret

14th Aug: USA Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s

2nd Oct – Norway, Oslo – John Dee

3rd Oct – Sweden, Stockholm – Nalen Klubb

5th Oct – Denmark, Copenhagen – Vega Small Room

6th Oct – Germany, Hamburg – Nochtspeicher

7th Oct – Germany, Berlin – Lido

9th Oct – Italy, Milan – Arci Bellezza

10th Oct – Switzerland, Zurich – Bogen F

11th Oct – France, Paris – La Maroquinerie

13th Oct – Belgium, Brussels – Botanique

14th Oct – Netherlands, Amsterdam – Melkweg Old Hall

15th Oct – France, Lille – L’Aeronef

18th Oct – United Kingdom, Manchester – Academy 2

19th Oct – United Kingdom, Sheffield – The Foundry

20th Oct – United Kingdom, Glasgow – SWG3 TV Studio

22nd Oct – United Kingdom, Bristol – Bristol Electric

23rd Oct – United Kingdom, Cardiff – Tramshed

24th Oct – United Kingdom, Birmingham – XOYO

26th Oct – United Kingdom, Brighton – Chalk
28th Oct – United Kingdom, London  – O2 Forum Kentish Town
31st Oct – Ireland, Dublin – 3Olympia

1st Nov – Ireland, Cork – Cyprus Avenue
2nd Nov – Ireland, Galway – Leisureland
4th Nov – United Kingdom, Belfast  – Mandela Hall