Modest Mouse has been in the spotlight with their inclusion in the first wave of the 2027 Treefort Music Fest lineup and a recent performance at New York's Rooftop at Pier 17. The band has also been involved in a Neil Young tribute project alongside My Morning Jacket and other artists, while facing internal changes following the departure of guitarist Simon O'Connor amid allegations of inappropriate conduct. Meanwhile, Lisa Molinaro, a member of Modest Mouse and Talkdemonic, has released a new single titled 'The Ending Never Stops.'