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Arkells release Handshake Thugs alongside Canadian club-show run

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Arkells released the single Handshake Thugs on November 3 through Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group, the label announced. The track was recorded with producer Gus van Go after being written in September, and follows the band’s spring album Between Us. The announcement also lists Canadian club shows in Saskatoon on November 5–7, Winnipeg on November 10–12 and Ottawa on November 25–27.

Why it matters

The release adds new music to the band’s autumn run of performances in Canadian cities.

Source dated November 3, 2026 · Universal Music Canada ↗

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