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21 August 2026 – The Afghan Whigs Return with Soft Control
By Editorial Team - August 21, 2026
Summary
The Afghan Whigs release Soft Control via Royal Cream/BMG, marking another dark, soul-tinged rock chapter from Greg Dulli alongside new tour dates.
Key Facts
- The Afghan Whigs drop tenth studio record 'Soft Control' via Royal Cream/BMG.
- Explores Greg Dulli's trademark blend of gritty soul, alt-rock, and lyrical darkness.
- Accompanied by a major North American and European headline tour announcement.
- Entities: The Afghan Whigs, Soft Control, Greg Dulli, Royal Cream, BMG, Jungle Roux
- Tags: the-afghan-whigs, soft-control, greg-dulli, alt-rock, soul-rock, bmg, album-release
The Afghan Whigs release Soft Control today through Royal Cream/BMG.
The ten-song album includes “Jungle Roux,” “House of I” and “Duvateen” and marks another chapter in Greg Dulli's long-running exploration of soul, alternative rock and psychological darkness.
The band have also announced North American and European touring around the record.
Rather than relying on their formidable 1990s catalogue, The Afghan Whigs continue behaving like an active creative proposition, which makes Soft Control considerably more interesting than a routine veteran-rock release.