Aaron Lee Tasjan Announces New LP ‘Get Over It, Underdog,’ Shares Fall Tour Dates

Aaron Lee Tasjan has always written like someone with a point to prove, but on Get Over It, Underdog (Blue Élan Records), out July 17, that restless energy sharpens into something more deliberate. The Grammy-nominated songwriter leans further into the tension that’s long defined his work—balancing sharply observed social commentary with a deeply personal, almost confessional streak—while delivering a set of songs that feel immediate without sacrificing nuance.

Across its 11 tracks, Get Over It, Underdog finds Tasjan interrogating the mythology of the American underdog with equal parts wit and weariness. These aren’t triumphal narratives. Instead, he picks apart the contradictions baked into that identity, tracing how the same traits that fuel resilience can just as easily spiral into self-sabotage. It’s a record that lives in that gray area, where self-perception, ambition, and doubt collide.

The album’s latest single, “Lost & Alone,” captures that push-and-pull in miniature. Built on a buoyant, almost disarming arrangement, the song follows a protagonist caught between isolation and the need for connection, masking anxiety and intrusive thoughts behind a carefully maintained exterior. It’s a familiar Tasjan move—pairing bright melodies with heavier emotional undercurrents—and it lands with a quiet sting.

There’s also an unshakable sense of loss hanging over the project. The late Todd Snider played a pivotal role in shaping the album, offering guidance during a period when Tasjan found himself questioning his creative direction. What followed was a burst of renewed focus and clarity, ultimately leading to some of the album’s most direct and unguarded material. Snider co-wrote “The Real,” and while his passing came shortly after the record’s completion, his presence lingers throughout—less as a shadow than a steadying force behind the album’s sense of purpose.

Elsewhere, Tasjan turns his gaze outward. Tracks like “Welcome To The Clown Show” and “Science Friction” tap into a broader cultural unease, reflecting a world that feels increasingly unstable without slipping into cynicism. On “Ballad Of An East Canton Lowlife,” he circles back to his Midwestern roots, revisiting the alienation of his younger years while underscoring the connective power of music that carried him through.

Co-produced with longtime collaborator Mark Miller, Get Over It, Underdog plays like both a personal reckoning and a wider meditation on the stories we tell ourselves—about who we are, where we come from, and what it means to endure. Tasjan doesn’t offer easy answers here. Instead, he leans into the uncertainty, emerging with a record that feels as searching as it is assured, and further cements his place as one of Americana’s more compelling and unpredictable voices.

Aaron Lee Tasjan 2026 European & US Tour Dates

Aug 15 – London, UK – Camden Assembly

Aug 16 – Manchester, UK – The Lodge

Aug 17 – Glasgow, UK – The Poetry Club

Aug 18 – Malmö, SWE – Medley

Aug 19 – Linköping, SWE – Klubb Babette

Aug 20 – Uppsala, SWE – Blackbird

Aug 21 – Stockholm, SWE – Stockholm Roots

Aug 22 – Falkenberg, SWE – Rootsy Summer Festival

Aug 24 – Oslo, NO – Lökka Calling

Aug 26 – Tønder, DK – Tønder Festival

Aug 27 – Tønder, DK – Tønder Festival

Aug 28 – Tønder, DK – Tønder Festival

Aug 30 – Groningen, NL – A-Theater

Sep 24 – Little Rock, AR – White Water Tavern

Sep 25 – Austin, TX – The 04 Center

Sep 26 – Fort Worth, TX – Printed Threads: Showroom Sounds

Sep 30 – San Diego, CA – Casbah

Oct 1 – Los Angeles, CA – Moroccan Lounge

Oct 6 – Portland, OR – Bunk Bar

Oct 7 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern

Oct 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – State Room

Oct 10 – Denver, CO – Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill

Oct 21 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East

Nov 4 – Decatur , GA – Eddie’s Attic

Nov 5 – Asheville , NC – The Grey Eagle

Nov 6 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Nov 7 – Norfolk , VA – Northshore Point House Concerts at The Annex

Nov 8 – Baltimore, MD – Club 603

Nov 10 – Washington DC – Songbyrd

Nov 11 – Brooklyn, NY – Union Pool

Nov 13 – Woodstock, NY – Colony

Nov 14 – Boston, MA – Warehouse XI

Nov 15 – Northampton, MA – Parlor Room

Nov 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Cafe

Nov 18 – York, PA – Kable House

Nov 20 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe

Nov 21 – Chicago, IL – Robert’s Westside

Nov 22 – Appleton, WI – Appleton Beer Factory