Tegan and Sara have a new single out today, and it brings in Lights to make it happen. The track is called “Our Year,” and it pairs the pop duo with the singer, with production handled by Felix Cartal. It is their first new music since 2022’s Crybaby, and it arrives alongside a music video directed by Kyle S. Lee.
The song is an ode to Vancouver, the city where Tegan and Sara live and work, but it also leans into the city’s rising costs of living. It plays the optimism of a fresh start against the nagging sense that circumstances outside your control could derail it. Lights described it as a way of “venting about the economy” without abandoning the hope of things eventually getting better.
“We were hoping to get Lights on the track,” Tegan said in a statement. “The moment she came on board, it was clear we were onto something special.”
How the Track Came Together
The story starts with Tegan sending a demo to Cartal. She reached out first, and he worked on the track before the duo brought Lights into the mix to complete what became a West Coast Canadian alliance.
“At this stage in our career, we want everything we release to feel grounded and purposeful, but also fun,” Tegan added. “Community has always been at the heart of what we do, so bringing in other artists to build this track together was an incredible experience.”
What the Song Is About
“Our Year” is built on that tension between optimism and anxiety. It plays the freshness of a new beginning against the nagging sense that outside forces could undo it.
Lights described the track as a way of “venting about the economy” without giving up on the idea that things might improve down the line. That balance — frustration with the present and faith in the future — is what makes the song distinct from a straight complaint about cost of living.
The song is also a love letter to the city. It celebrates Vancouver while acknowledging the strain of living there.
The Video and the Director
Kyle S. Lee directed the music video for “Our Year.”
Tegan’s Book Debut
The release of “Our Year” comes at a busy time for Tegan personally. Earlier this month, she released her debut middle-grade novel, Merry Christmess, which launched the Clementine Twins series.
The book follows twin sisters attempting to reunite their parents for Christmas.
The Tour Dates Ahead
Tegan and Sara are heading back out on the road next year, serving as special guests on nine dates of Hilary Duff’s “The Lucky Me Tour.” The tour stops run through November, with shows across the United States.
Here is the full list of dates:
- November 5 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
- November 6 — Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
- November 8 — Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
- November 10 — Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center
- November 12 — Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
- November 14 — Des Moines, IA @ Casey’s Center
- November 15 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
- November 17 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
- November 20 — Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
Tickets are available, with fans able to save $20 on their first order of $200 or more with promo code COS20 at checkout.
Why This Partnership Works
The pairing of Tegan and Sara with Lights makes sense on paper and in practice. All three are Canadian artists with deep roots in the country’s pop scene, and the shared geography gives the track a natural cohesion.
Cartal produced the track, turning Tegan’s demo into the finished song.
The song’s grounding in Vancouver is a smart creative choice. It gives the track a specific identity, and it connects the music directly to the place where Tegan and Sara live and work.
The Sound of the Song
“Our Year” is available to stream now. It is a reminder that Tegan and Sara remain active, and that they continue to find new ways to work with other artists.
The song plays the optimism of a fresh start against the nagging sense that circumstances outside your control could derail it. That tension is the heart of the track, and it is the reason the song feels both grounded and fun.
The collaboration is a success. Tegan, Sara, Lights, and Cartal made something that sounds like it belongs to all four of them.
The Bottom Line
“Our Year” is a strong return for Tegan and Sara. It is grounded, purposeful, and fun, exactly what the duo said they wanted to deliver.
The song is a reminder of why they remain beloved. They have built a career on community, and this track is a perfect example of that.
The tour dates are set, the book is out, and the single is streaming. Tegan and Sara are back, and they sound ready to keep going.
See the video the story is built around at Consequence.
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