Bright Eyes, led by Conor Oberst, continues to navigate a period of personal and artistic reflection amid challenges in writing about the Trump era, while also announcing a fall 2026 U.S. tour and performing rare reunion shows, including a canceled Forest Hills Stadium event due to extreme weather and a live-streamed final 'Wide Awake'/'Digital Ash' performance. The band has also contributed tracks to a tribute album for The Lumineers and The Felice Brothers, and is set to headline Riot Fest 2026 alongside major acts like Tool and Pixies.