August 2026 Updates

Our new album “Everything We Never Were (but Always Wanted to Be)” is out now!
The last single from it is “You and Me Both, Lois,” you can watch the music video here.

Record Release show:
Saturday, Sept. 5 at The Lilypad in Cambridge, 4-7 pm

Tickets available here or on our shows page.
Official after-party at Man Ray for HEROES (not included in ticket price).

May 2026 updates

SUBVERT.FM is LIVE and we’re a co-owner! The first artist-owned co-op music streaming and purchasing platform is live. subvert.fm/the-specific-heats

Our new album, “Everything We Never Were (but Always Wanted to Be),” will arrive this summer/fall!
The test presses were approved in the last week of April, and we’re super excited.

The Specific Heats will be playing Windy Pop Weekender on Sept 26th, 2026 at Subterranean in Chicago, IL.
We’re incredibly honored to be included among a stellar lineup of bands, including The Sofites, Dressy Bessy, and one of our biggest contemporary influences, Rocketship!
Check out windypopweekender.com for more info.