Origami Angel recently dropped two new singles “Play Around The Crit” and “Compound Eyes.” Both songs were written and produced by vocalist Ryland Heagy, and mixed/mastered by Justin Bartlett at Will Yip’s Memory Music Studios in Philadelphia, PA.

The duo have just completed tours across North America, UK, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Japan. The Washington the Washington, D.C. duo not slowed slowed down since they first formed in 2016. Last fall they trekked North America alongside The Story So Far and Neck Deep, and somehow also found time to help YouTube/Twitch streamer pChal soundtrack one of his biggest Pokémon challenges yet with two new songs written for his channel. Out today, “Play Around The Crit” and “Compound Eyes” wrestle with what it means to keep moving forward when you know you’re bound to mess up along the way. Both songs were written and produced by vocalist Ryland Heagy, and mixed/mastered by Justin Bartlett at Memory Music Studios in Philadelphia, PA.

Naturally, as Origami Angel are no strangers to the world of Pokémon, the title “Play Around The Crit” references shorthand for an attack that deals unexpected extra damage. To “play around the crit” means to make a safer choice that keeps you alive in the worst-case scenario. For Gami, it’s a fitting metaphor––in a world where setbacks are inevitable, true resilience comes from learning from them and continuing forward anyway.

The Washington, DC band  includes Vocalist/guitarist Ryland Heagy and drummer Pat Doherty are now back home and working on their next record with their Yip (Turnstile, Nothing, Tight Fight, Turnover, Scowl) produced album, due to drop in 2026.

Origami Angel 2026 Tour Dates

25-26
Jul
Long Beach, CA, US
Vans Warped Tour

Tue
28
Jul
Tempe, AZ, US

29
Jul
El Paso, TX, US

31
Jul
San Antonio, TX, US

01
Aug
Houston, TX, US
White Oak Music Hall – Downstairs

02
Aug
Dallas, TX, US
The Factory in Deep Ellum

04
Aug
Fayetteville, AR, US
Ozark Music Hall

05
Aug
Nashville, TN, US
Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville

07
Aug
Buffalo, NY, US
Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
Vans Warped Tour 2026

21-22
Aug
Montreal, QC, Canada
Vans Warped Tour

12-13
Sep
Outdoor
Mexico City, Mexico
Vans Warped Tour

10-11
Oct
Birmingham, AL, US
Furnace Fest – Saturday – with A Day To Remember, Circa Survive, Underoath, and more
Vans Warped Tour 2026

14-15
Nov
Orlando, FL, US
Vans Warped Tour

Order Play Around The Crit” and “Compound Eyes” by Origami Angel HERE