The title of Brandi Carlile's latest record, , makes an encouraging first impression. What could possibly be bad about reclaiming selfhood? Isn't that a pop psychology milestone people make guest appearances on daytime talk shows to humble brag about? But Returning to Myself considers the implicit woe of its own declaration: in order to return to oneself, one must first be lost. It's a common existential crisis that worsens when pop culture primes audiences for inspiration instead of reality checks.
Brandi Carlile has mapped out a 2026 tour, with stints in North America, the UK, and Europe. The trek kicks off in February 2026 and arrives in support of Carlile's forthcoming album, Returning to Myself. Billed as "The Human Tour," the run will see Carlile performing in arenas throughout the US and Canada in February and March. She'll commence the run with a concert in Philadelphia on February 10th, followed by shows in Boston, New York, Toronto, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and more.