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1 September 2026 – Ax and the Hatchetmen — “Stick & Poke”
By Editorial Team - September 1, 2026
Summary
Chicago six-piece Ax and the Hatchetmen share Stick & Poke, announce a new EP for 25 September, and unveil their Late Check Out Tour itinerary.
Key Facts
- Chicago band Ax and the Hatchetmen release new single 'Stick & Poke'.
- Confirms new EP of the same title arriving on 25 September.
- Midwest and national 'Late Check Out Tour' kicks off in mid-October.
- Entities: Ax and the Hatchetmen, Stick & Poke, Late Check Out Tour, Chicago, Illinois
- Tags: ax-and-the-hatchetmen, stick-and-poke, late-check-out-tour, indie-rock, chicago, tour-announcement
Chicago indie outfit Ax and the Hatchetmen have released “Stick & Poke” and officially announced a new EP of the same name, arriving on 25 September.
The six-piece infuse their guitar-driven arrangements with brass accents, buoyant indie rhythms, and charismatic group vocals that radiate infectious live energy.
Their newly announced 'Late Check Out Tour' begins in mid-October, turning the single into the exciting opening chapter of a proper release cycle rather than another orphaned track floating through the streaming universe.