Reggae-rock favorites Iration have announced their 11th studio album, Where It All Began, set for release May 1, 2026.
The album announcement arrives alongside the band’s new single “Shoyu,” offering fans another preview of the upcoming record. The track continues Iration’s signature blend of laid-back reggae grooves, melodic hooks, and island-inspired influences that have defined their sound for nearly two decades.
Frontman Micah Pueschel explained that the new album reflects the group’s origins and the musical influences that brought the band together.
“For us, this record is about honoring the music that inspired us to start the band in the first place. It’s a nod to the records we grew up listening to, the islands that shaped us, and the feeling that made us want to make music together.”
Formed in Isla Vista, California, Iration built their fanbase through a mix of reggae, rock, and pop influences while drawing heavily from the Hawaiian upbringing of several band members. Over the years, the band has accumulated over one billion streams, multiple Billboard Reggae chart-topping releases, and a reputation as one of the most successful independent reggae-rock touring acts in the United States.
Where It All Began Summer Tour
To support the upcoming album, Iration will launch the Where It All Began Summer Tour beginning May 6, 2026 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The tour will visit more than 30 cities across the United States and feature support from Tribal Seeds on most dates, with additional appearances from **SOJA, Bumpin Uglies, Artikal Sound System, and Tunnel Vision on select shows.
Highlights of the run include major venues and destinations such as The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, Chicago’s Riviera Theatre, Gallagher Square in San Diego, and a two-night stand at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver.
The tour will wrap June 28, 2026 in Avila Beach, California.
Select Tour Dates
May 6 — Santa Fe, NM — Santa Fe Brewing Company
May 8 — Corpus Christi, TX — Concrete Street Pavilion
May 10 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
May 14 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
May 15 — Cocoa, FL — Cocoa Riverfront Park
May 21 — North Charleston, SC — Firefly Distillery
May 22 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheater
May 23 — Wilmington, NC — Live Oak Bank Pavilion
May 29 — New York, NY — The Rooftop at Pier 17
May 31 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
June 6 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
June 12 — Boise, ID — Idaho Botanical Garden
June 13 — Redmond, WA — Marymoor Amphitheater
June 19–20 — Denver, CO — Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
June 25 — San Diego, CA — Gallagher Square
June 26 — Costa Mesa, CA — Pacific Amphitheatre
June 28 — Avila Beach, CA — Avila Beach Resort
With new music arriving this spring and a nationwide tour ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be a major year for Iration as they celebrate nearly two decades of music and reconnect with the influences that shaped their sound.
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