Karina Rykman released her second studio album, Late Checkout, on September 25, 2026, following the release with a hometown headline show at Webster Hall and a national television debut on CBS Saturday Morning.
The New York City-native bassist, singer, and songwriter has built a reputation for high-energy live performances. Born and raised in the city, she began playing in bands in her early teens while attending countless live gigs as a fan. She has been building her audience as a solo artist since 2019, when she released her first single “Plants.” By that time, she had already taken up the bass chair in pianist Marc Benevento’s band, backed up Julia Michaels on The Today Show, and appeared on America’s Got Talent. Following her 2023 debut album Joyride,
which was co-written and recorded with childhood friend Gabe Monro and co-produced by Trey Anastasio of Phish, her second studio collection expands her sound across punk, funk, rock, and psychedelic influences.
Karina Rykman Records in Vermont and New York
The sophomore record came together across two distinct locations.
“We did all the basic tracks there, and then we took all of that from Vermont right back to New York City and went to LCD Soundsystem’s Studio TFA and put all the bells and whistles on top there.”
Karina Rykman
The 12-track album runs for roughly 40 minutes and features kaleidoscopic singles such as Riverside Drive,
“Easy, Rider,” “Late Checkout,” and Shoegaze Summer.
The tracklist also includes “Easy Rider,” “Late Checkout,” Shoegaze Summer,
“Zoom Out,” “Childlike,” “90,” Old Enough to Know Better,
Seafood Towers,
“Balcony,” “Spacecase,” and “Where You At?”
CBS News Captures Performance for Saturday Sessions Series
The performance was captured by CBS News for its Saturday Sessions
series.
Rykman Debuts on Network Television
The release show featured several collaborative moments. Earlier in the show, Rykman also offered Paul McCartney’s “Coming Up” as a medley with her own “Easy Rider” and covered The Velvet Underground’s “Cool It Down.”
One day later, Rykman and her band made their full-band network television debut on CBS Saturday Morning, performing Shoegaze Summer,
Easy, Rider,
and the title track for the September 26 broadcast.
U.S. Tour Runs Into 2027
The album supports an extensive U.S. tour schedule running into early 2027, showcasing the vibrant onstage performance of her road-tested live band. Upcoming dates include festival stops at Suwannee Hulaween in Live Oak, Florida, and Jam Cruise 23.
- October 2, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
- October 3, 2026 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
- October 8, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Garcia’s Chicago
- October 9, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Garcia’s Chicago
- October 10, 2026 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
- October 11, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
- October 13, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – Atomic
- October 14, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Row One Stage
- October 16, 2026 – Austin, TX – Brushy Street Commons
- October 17, 2026 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
- October 18, 2026 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs)
- October 21, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
- October 22, 2026 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
- October 23, 2026 – Live Oak, FL – Suwannee Hulaween
- October 24, 2026 – Charleston, SC – The Charleston Pour House
- October 25, 2026 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle (Backroom)
- November 5, 2026 – San Diego, CA – Winstons Beach Club
- November 6, 2026 – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour
- November 7, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
- November 12, 2026 – Bend, OR – The Domino Room
- November 13, 2026 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
- November 14, 2026 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
- November 17, 2026 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
- November 18, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room
- November 21, 2026 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
- December 3, 2026 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music
- December 5, 2026 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
- February 4–10, 2027 – Miami, FL – Jam Cruise 23