Assemblage 23

New Show Announcement: Assemblage 23 Returns to Madison
I'm happy to announce that Assemblage 23 will be performing at The Crucible in Madison, WI on June 27th, with special guests Brittany Bindrim, Mari Kattman, Sensuous Enemy, and Lorelei Dreaming. See you there!

Assemblage 23 and Mari Kattman Coming to Florida
Tampa and Orlando, have you reserved your tickets yet? These two shows are 2 of only 4 US shows we will be doing this year, so if you want to hear the new songs live, don't miss your chance

TAMPA TICKETS: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/assemblage-23-mari-kattman-00tz-new-world-music-hall-tickets/14672213

ORLANDO TICKETS: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/assemblage-23-mari-kattman-and-conduit-tickets/14672223

Belated Happy New Year!
Apologies for the lack of updates lately and a very happy belated 2026 to you all. I wanted to take a moment to thank all the DJs, reviewers, streamers, and fans who had such kind things to say about the new album, “Null”. A special thanks to the countless websites and zines that included “Null” in their “Best of 2025” lists as well! If you haven't yet checked it out, I hope you'll give it a listen! We're working on booking some more shows both in the US and abroad, so give A23 a follow on BandsInTown.com to get updates as they are announced!

“Null” T-shirts and Hoodies Back in Stock!
The “Null” t-shirts and hoodies have been restocked in all sizes S-4XL, so if the store has been out of your size, head on over to the Assemblage 23 Online Shop and grab you one. There are very limited numbers of the Limited Edition “Believe” and “Tolerate” t-shirts, too, so don't sleep on those because once they're gone, they're gone!

7th Anniversary of the First Helix Show
It's hard to believe, but yesterday marked 7 years since the live debut of Helix, my side project with vocalist extraordinare Mari Kattman. The show was at the Surly Wench, in Tucson, AZ. 2026 also marks 10 years since the release of “Twin”, our debut. I'm currently working on ideas for some new material, so stay tuned!

Free Samples and Synth of the Week Profiles on the Assemblage 23 Instagram
For all you musician types out there, I've been doing short profiles on some of the gear I used to make Assemblage 23 over on the A23 Instagram. Each one includes a multisampled sound I programmed on whatever piece of gear is being profiled that you are free to use in your own music. If you haven't given the A23 IG a follow, what are you waiting for?

Assemblage 23 Video Interview on Noisewire
Check out this interview I did recently with Chris over at Noisewire!

UK Tour Thanks
Made it home safe and sound and more than a little bit exhausted from our recent UK/Germany minitour.  It was an intense schedule with the travel involved, but the energy we got back from the fantastic audiences we had kept us going. I think it's appropriate at this time to acknowledge all the people who helped to make this a reality.

Thanks to both Stigmata Productions and Contribe for handling all the booking details and wrangling all the chaos into something that was wonderfully organized and stress-free.

Thanks to Frank and Andy of Stigmata Productions for being amazing and generous hosts for the UK portion of the tour. They always kept the mood light and fun and were always quick to assist any time a problem came up. 

Thanks to Scott, our driver, for getting us from place to place quickly and safely and doing the whole thing with a big smile on his face. He always went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and relaxed. He even ran out and picked up an extra piece of luggage in London for us so that we would have a way to get the remaining merch to Germany. We are so happy to have him as a new friend.

Thanks to Paul, my keyboard player, for not only performing with Assemblage 23, but also providing live keys for Mari Kattman's set, too. 2 hours on stage every night for 6 days straight is not for the faint of heart!

Thanks to Otti, who showed up in Oberhausen to interview both Mari and me, and ended up slinging merch with his girlfriend Beatrice all night when we realized we didn't have anyone to run the merch booth for the night. Talk about going the extra mile! I will post the interview links as soon as they are up.

Thanks to the entire crew at Oberhausen. I was not blowing smoke when I told the audience that Kulttempel Oberhausen is one of our favorite venues in the world to perform at. Aside from being absolutely beautiful, it boasts the coziest and cleanest green room(s) we've ever seen. The monitors sounded so clean and clear, the front of house sounded perfect, and the tech crew couldn't have been more professional or pleasant to deal with. 

Last, but DEFINITELY not least, thanks to everyone who came out to support us. I can't describe what it feels like to look out on a sea of smiling faces singing along to these songs. My heart was so full (and this time with love and not the usual black goo in there). It was such a pleasure to meet so many of you. Your energy and enthusiasm sustained us. Until next time!

Previews for “Null” Are Up!
In case you missed it, I've now uploaded track previews for every track on “Null”, which comes out this Friday, November 7th. I've gathered them all in a YouTube Playlist here.

Pre-orders Are Now Shipping
I am happy to report that pre-orders placed through the Assemblage 23 Online Store are starting to ship now. There has been a slight delay with the vinyl shipping from the pressing plant. This shouldn't effect US orders, but for orders from Europe, this will cause a delay of about 1-2 weeks, as I need to sign those items and send them to our German shipping center. Additionally, the t-shirt printers in Europe made a mistake with the “Tolerate” shirts, so orders containing those items may also be delayed by a couple of weeks while the shirts are re-pressed. I apologize for the inconvenience, but these issues were out of our control. 

Assemblage 23 Interview on Nightshade TV
Enjoy this interview done on the final night of our recent minitour!

 

Assemblage 23 Interview with Electricity Club
Here's another one I did with the UK's Electricity Club.

Assemblage 23 Remixes Lost Signal
Check out this remix I did recently of the Lost Signal track “Not the End of Me”.

“Believe” Single Preview is Out!
Next Friday, October 10th sees the release of the second single from the upcoming Assemblage 23 album “Null”. PRE-ORDER ON BANDCAMP: https:/assemblage23.bandcamp.com
PRE-ORDER SIGNED CDs, SIGNED VINYL, T-SHIRTS HOODIES, and MORE: https://assemblage23.bigcartel.com

Here's a preview:

 
Assemblage 23 Remixes Brute Opposition
Out now is my remix of "Die Alone" by Brute Opposition.  Check it out: 

Assemblage 23 UK Tour + 1 German Date Just Around the Corner!
We're just a little over a week before Assemblage 23 begins their tour of the UK with a bonus show in Germany! We're really excited to get out there and play the new material for you as well as a lot of your fan favorites! Make sure not to miss our support act, Mari Kattman. She is an absolute powerhouse live!

October 15th - Bristol, UK @ The Exchange
October 16th - Manchester, UK @ Rebellion 
October 17th - Glasgow, UK @ Ivory Blacks 
October 18th - Sheffield, UK @ The Corporation 
October 19th - London, UK @ The Dome 
October 20th - Oberhausen @ Kulttempel

UK tickets: https://www.stigmata.uk
Oberhausen tickets: https://www.eventim.de/noapp/event/20491527

First Teaser for “Believe” Single Released
Last week saw the release of the first single off the upcoming “Null” album, “Tolerate”. Now, here's your first tease of the second single, “Believe”, which will be out on October 10th on all streaming platforms. Preorder signed CDs, signed vinyl, t-shirts, hoodies, and more via the Assemblage 23 Online Store.

 
Berlin Live Show Announced for 2026
I've already announced the 5 UK and 1 German show coming up in a few weeks, but I am happy to announce we have a show lined up in Berlin, Germany on July 24th, 2026 @ Frannz Club. It's been awhile since we've played in Berlin, so I hope to see lots of you there!
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“Tolerate” Single Released
Happy Friday, everyone! The "Tolerate" single is now live on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp. I hope you'll give it a listen, and if you like it, I hope you'll share and help spread the news!

BANDCAMP
https://assemblage23.bandcamp.com

PRE-ORDER CDs, VINYL, MERCH:
https://assemblage23.bigcartel.com

SPOTIFY:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pwThElmrxl0pjTwXMojCx?si=mtzcBNv_QWeJHGDc_OTUeQ

Preview for Assemblage 23 “Tolerate” Single Released
Here's your first proper listen to the “Tolerate" single, which comes out next Friday, September 19th. You can pre-order the new album at https://assemblage23.bandscamp.com and you can order signed CDs, vinyl, and other merch at https://assemblage23. bigcartel.com

 
What's Next?
I just wanted to say thanks for all the enthusiastic comments about the "Tolerate" preview and I can't wait for you to hear the full track next Friday!

I also wanted to say thanks for the overwhelming flood of pre-orders that have been coming in. I am going to wait until next weekend before I put in my orders with the shirt and hoodie printers, so:

1. If you need a size like S or anything above 2XL, you'll want to put in your order ASAP. I will have some extras in those sizes above what is pre-ordered, but not a lot, and once those are gone, those aren't sizes I generally carry in the store year-round.
https://assemblage23.bigcartel.com

2. The "Tolerate" and "Believe" shirts are limited edition, which means that after the initial pressing of these shirts is sold out, they won't be reprinted, so if you want one of those, you also won't want to wait.
https://assemblage23.bigcartel.com

What's next?
• September 19 - "Tolerate" single is released
• September 26th - "Believe" teaser video released
• October 3rd - "Believe" preview video released
• October 10th - "Believe" single released
• October 15th - UK mini-tour kicks off
• Last week in October - Previews for the rest of the album tracks released
• November 7th - "Null" album released

I'm so excited for you to hear the rest of these songs!

Here, at long last, is your first teaser for the new single, which will be out in a couple weeks from now!

https://youtu.be/lwlp0s3LEVY?si=-zzeS13_954hxffk

Additionally, I have opened up pre-orders for the album and new merch! Keep in mind, these are PRE-ORDERS, so they will not ship until closer to the November 7th release date for the album. US, Canadian, and Mexican orders will ship from the US, all other orders will ship from Germany so as to keep costs lower.
 

PREORDERS: https://assemblage23.bigcartel.com

Teaser for “Tolerate” and Pre-orders Opening This Friday
Just a note that I will be releasing a video teaser for the “Tolerate” single this Friday. This will be your first taste of the new album. I will also be opening up pre-orders for the new album and a bunch of new merch the same day. Be sure to come back to check it out!

Update on Release Dates for Upcoming Singles and Album
A slight adjustment to the release schedule for the upcoming releases - we've moved the release date of “Believe”, which will be the second single, to October 10th. We just thought it might make more sense to release the single before our upcoming tour dates in the UK and Germany. So, the adjusted release dates are:
• September 17th - “Tolerate” digital single
• October 10th - “Believe” digital single
• November 7th - “Null” album digital/CD/vinyl

Sale on Assemblage 23 “Glitch” T-shirts
It's time to clear out some space to make way for new merch, so I have cut $5 off the price of the Assemblage 23 “Glitch” logo t-shirts. Grab yours for only $15 until they're gone!

Follow Assemblage 23 on Instagram
Years ago, I had a personal Instagram that was mostly A23-centered, but with the new album around the corner, I thought it would make sense to create a proper Assemblage 23 account. I hope you'll give it a follow!

Tom Shear and Mari Kattman Interview on CJSW 90.9 FM
When Mari and I were in Calgary for the Terminus Festival a short time ago, we had the privilege of speaking with Kathryn of the Nightmare Delirium show. You can check out the joint interview here: