Kim Gordon took late-night TV as a stage on Wednesday, performing the title track from her 2026 album while appearing on The Tonight Show in a Knicks-era Jalen Brunson jersey. The televised appearance arrives as she prepares to resume the second leg of her summer tour tonight in Manhattan.
On the program Gordon played the new single live, a moment that puts fresh attention on Play Me just days before a run of intimate club dates and larger festival slots. Video of the performance has circulated online, offering a preview of what audiences can expect when she returns to the road.
Gordon’s recent work has continued to draw critical notice: her 2019 record No Record Home has been cited on several critics’ lists ranking the decade’s notable releases. That context frames the current tour as a continuation of her distinctive post-punk and experimental legacy.
The second leg begins tonight at Night Club 101 in Manhattan and mixes theater shows, club stops and festival appearances. Below are the scheduled dates and venues:
- 06-18 — New York, NY — Night Club 101
- 06-20 — New Windsor, NY — Storm King Art Center
- 06-21 — Cleveland, OH — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 06-23 — Chicago, IL — Metro
- 06-24 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
- 06-25 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest
- 07-23 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theatre
- 07-25 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
- 07-26 — Portland, OR — Revolution Hall
- 07-27 — Vancouver, BC — Hollywood Theatre
- 07-29 — San Francisco, CA — The Castro Theatre
- 07-31 — Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA — FWB Fest
- 08-01 — Los Angeles, CA — Pacific Electric
- 08-02 — Los Angeles, CA — Pacific Electric
- 09-11 — Toronto, ON — The Opera House
- 09-12 — Montreal, QC — Théâtre Beanfield
- 09-13 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
- 09-15 — Brooklyn, NY — Warsaw
- 09-18 — Washington, DC — Black Cat
- 09-19 — Philadelphia, PA — Making Time
- 09-20 — Asbury Park, NJ — Sea Hear Now
The itinerary mixes landmark venues with arts-focused sites, suggesting a set that will balance new material with the experimental textures Gordon is known for. For listeners tracking contemporary alternative music, these performances offer a chance to hear how her latest songs translate live.
As the tour unfolds, the late-night performance gives the new album a national moment — and a reminder that Gordon remains a significant and active presence in alternative rock culture.
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