News

(updated January, 2026)

Here are some updates on new shows and new recordings for 2026. In spite of (or maybe because of) the trying time we find ourselves in, I continue to work on new projects at a pretty brisk clip. Although I won't be on the road quite as much as I was in 2025, I am working on several projects. I remain a mostly self-managed artist working at a pretty small scale, and there are many ways you can help these creative endeavors, from simply buying music to contributing directly to fundraising that I do for these projects (which is essentially asking you to pay for the music before I complete it). Here's what I have in store for 2026 (if not interrupted by WW3, civil war, revolution, etc.), and how you can help.

Victor Krummenacher, January, 2026

BLOCK OUT THE SUN + VINYL EDITION

My 12th studio album, Block Out The Sun, was released on January 2nd of this year. I'll be distributing this to retail outlets on February 20th. You can buy a copy here or at Bandcamp. I'll be releasing some videos for a couple of songs over the next few months and will be playing some house shows come summer. As with most of my solo work, these are small pressings that are self-funded (which is how I make exactly what I want to make), and your support is always appreciated.

Block Out The Sun will also be made available as made-to-order vinyl at Elastic Stage on January 30, 2026. Because my budget doesn't currently allow for small pressings of vinyl, the on-demand process seems like the best fit for any of you who would prefer a vinyl copy of this. I have had a few test copies; one sounds pretty good, the other wasn't great, so I can't completely vouch for quality, but there's still something nice about having the music committed to a more enduring physical format. You can buy a copy from Elastic Stage here.

THE THIRD MIND: SPELLBINDER!

The Third Mind continues apace with a companion piece to our most recent album, Right Now! Entitled Spellbinder!, this companion piece features a new cover of the Gabor Szabo track "Spellbinder," mixed by the masterful Tchad Blake (Peter Gabriel, Los Lobos, Latin Playboys, Counting Crows, etc.) and features the first vinyl release of "Reap What You Sow" as well as alternate versions of two other tracks.The video for "Reap What You Sow," which I directed and edited, can be seen here.

In addition, we'll be hitting the road in March on the West Coast to play you some of this new material. We won't be playing a lot in 2026, so catch us as you can. Tour dates can be found here:

NEW PROJECTS FOR 2026!

I have a few recording projects slated for 2026.

CASEY NEILL AND VICTOR KRUMMENACHER

Casey Neill and I have been doing duet shows for the last couple of years. Last August we sat in my home studio and recorded an album which is close to complete. I'm not quite sure how we'll release this yet, but it's a very basic acoustic album with a couple of tasty covers. Casey is a close friend and one of my favorite songwriter peers. We've had a great time working together and hope to do more.

A KISS, AND A LIE, AND A CURSE

2026 will be the 20th anniversary of my album The Cock Crows At Sunrise. In December, I gathered in the studio with most of The Third Mind (Michael Jerome, David Immerglück, Willie Aron, and Dave Alvin) to record a half dozen songs that date from that period of my writing. I chose to focus on songs that stemmed from stories that my father told me about his family. The songs are rewritten to a degree, and these new interpretations are weightier, darker, and edgier than the 2006 versions. We bashed this out quickly and I'll have this completed by spring for release later this year, and this new album will be called A Kiss, and a Lie, and a Curse.

IAIN MATTHEWS

Lastly, Michael, Immy, Willie, and I have been writing songs with Iain Matthews (Matthews Southern Comfort, Fairport Convention) and are slated to collaborate in the studio in April. The early Fairport Convention were a huge influence on me, and it's been exciting to write with him. WIf the initial songs are any indication, I think we have something very special in store for you.

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

FUND NEW WORK

If you're interested in helping fund any of my solo projects, you can do so here. Currently donations will be applied towards costs incurred in the completion of A Kiss, And A Lie, And A Curse, and you'll receive a copy of the release upon its completion.

VIDEO AND DESIGN WORK, BASS PLAYING, HOUSE CONCERTS!

If you need design or video work, you can see portfolios here. I have reasonable rates and lots of experience. I'm always game to record bass for people. And if you'd like to host myself, or myself and Casey Neill, for a house concert, you can contact me here.

As always, thank you for supporting my work. It's greatly appreciated.

VK, Jan 2026