Cursive today shared their hard-hitting video for “The Avalanche of Our Demise,” from their acclaimed 2024 album Devourer (Run For Cover). Directed by Activist Art Collective Indecline, the pointed clip matches the alternately jagged and cascading song’s urgent message. The band shared the following statement at the video’s conclusion:

Income inequality is a threat to both our humanity and our democracy. Opportunity should come from skill and effort—not wealth or status. The widening gap between rich and poor isn’t partisan; it’s a national danger. A strong America requires a thriving middle class where hard work is rewarded.

When inequality rises, everyone loses—businesses weaken, communities fracture, and trust in institutions fades. Greater equality strengthens independence, reduces government dependency, and protects every citizen’s chance at the American dream.

Closing this divide isn’t charity or politics—it’s about preserving fairness, unity, and a level playing field. We must protect and strengthen the systems that keep opportunity open to all.

Indecline adds, “The root of all injustice lies in the hoarding of resources, i.e. wealth, and the last fifty years of American politics can be seen as an expression of those interests at the expense of all else. Neoliberalism is like fascism light, a Banana Republic where the politicians are all obscenely rich, and standing right behind them, holding the marionettes, the oligarchs are somehow even richer. Is it any surprise, faced with those kinds of choices, we are now standing on the edge of fascism proper, staring into the void wondering if this is really the beginning of the end, what’s next? The wealthiest among us are already building their bunkers. Are we really going to let them decide?” 

Cursive’s December tour in support of Devourer began earlier this week and continues through the 21st in Davenport, IA. AJJ supports on all dates, many of which are sold-out–including at Brooklyn, NY’s Baby’s All Right on the 11th and 12th. A current itinerary is below.

The seeds of Devourer–the band’s 10th full-length LP–were planted by Kasher’s interrogation of his own voracious creativity. “I am obsessive about consuming the arts,” he explains. “Music, film, literature. I’ve come to recognize that I devour all of these art forms then, in turn, create my own versions of these things and spew them out onto the world. It’s positive; you’re part of an ecosystem. But I quickly recognized that the term, ‘Devourer,’ may also embody something gnarly, sinister.”

Cursive is the core trio of Kasher, bassist Matt Maginn, and guitarist/vocalist Ted Stevens, alongside: keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Patrick Newbery; cellist Megan Siebe; and recording/touring drummer Pat Oakes, and founding drummer Clint Schnase. 

Cursive tour dates (all with AJJ supporting):

Dec-03 – Evanston, IL @ SPACE                               

Dec-04 – Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade (Sold Out)

Dec-05 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme (Sold Out)

Dec-06 – Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s (Sold Out)                        

Dec-07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts                

Dec-08 – Washington, DC @ Songbyrd (Sold Out)

Dec-09 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery (Sold Out)

Dec-10 – Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power                  

Dec-11 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right (Sold Out)

Dec-12 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right (Sold Out)

Dec-13 – Brattleboro, VT @ Stone Church (Sold Out)

Dec-14 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall             

Dec-16 – Albany, NY @  Lark Hall                             

Dec-17 – Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room                          

Dec-18 – Cincinnatti, OH @ Northside Tavern (Sold Out)

Dec-19 – Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar                            

Dec-20 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi                                   

Dec-21 – Davenport, IA @  Raccoon Motel