Ontario’s rising emo-rock outfit Arm’s Length have returned with their highly anticipated sophomore album, There’s A Whole World Out There, out now via Pure Noise Records. The record is a vulnerable and cathartic dive into grief, mental illness, and self-reflection—delivered through sweeping guitars, piercing lyricism, and an unshakable sense of honesty.
Building on the momentum of earlier singles like “The Weight”, “You Ominously End”, and “Funny Face”, the band has also unveiled a brand-new music video for “Fatal Flaw”, a standout track that captures the heart of the album’s emotional core.
“Fatal Flaw is a song about losing touch with your younger self and truly wondering if they would be proud of the person you are today,” explains vocalist and guitarist Allen Steinberg. “The lyric ‘look at what you’ve done’ in the chorus is meant to be both accusatory and sentimental. It’s a classic Arm’s Length tune with a catchy chorus and big dramatic bridge.”
There’s A Whole World Out There is already earning early praise from outlets like Alternative Press, Ones To Watch, and Brooklyn Vegan, and it’s easy to see why. The record feels like a bold leap forward both musically and emotionally. Produced by longtime collaborator Anton DeLost, the album takes the band’s emotionally driven sound to new heights, with the help of additional contributions from Bonnie Brooksbank (strings) and Alex Scalzo-Brown (piano).
While Steinberg wrote much of the material solo, the final product is very much a full-band effort, brought to life by guitarist Jeremy Whyte, bassist Ben Greenblatt, and drummer Jeff Whyte. And it’s rooted in some of the darkest moments Steinberg has ever faced.
“The songs aren’t written for anyone else at all,” he says. “I was the most mentally ill I’d ever been. But out of that came something real, something honest.”
The 12-track album doesn’t shy away from emotional heaviness, yet finds moments of clarity and resilience within the noise. It’s a deeply personal record, but one that feels universally resonant.
There’s A Whole World Out There – Tracklist:
The World
Fatal Flaw
Funny Face
The Weight Palinopsia
The Wound
You Ominously End
Early Onset
Genetic Lottery
Attic
Halley
Morning Person
To celebrate the release, Arm’s Length have announced a UK and European tour for early 2026, with support from labelmates Ben Quad and Shoreline. The 13-date run will see the band playing intimate venues across the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
2026 UK & European Tour Dates:
Feb 5 – Southampton, UK – The Joiners
Feb 6 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
Feb 7 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy
Feb 9 – Glasgow, UK – G2
Feb 10 – Newcastle, UK – The Grove
Feb 12 – Liverpool, UK – District
Feb 13 – Leeds, UK – The Key Club
Feb 14 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy 2
Feb 15 – Kingston, UK – Fighting Cocks
Feb 18 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix Club
Feb 19 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo
Feb 20 – Cologne, Germany – Gebäude 9
Feb 21 – Hamburg, Germany – Logo
There’s A Whole World Out There is out now on all streaming platforms via Pure Noise Records.
