Interview: As It Is (Download Festival 2026)

As It Is promo photo by Luke Bovill
Photo Credit: Luke Bovill

Transatlantic pop-rock quartet As It Is is gearing up for the release of their self-titled album. ‘As It Is’ considerably marks a new chapter for the Brighton-based band, being their first collection of new material since Patty Walters, Ben Biss, Ali Testo, and Patrick Foley got back together in late 2024.

On the run-up to the release of ‘As It Is,’ they returned to the Download Festival for only the second time. Ahead of their set on the Avalanche Stage, vocalist Patty Walters and guitarist Ben Biss sat down with AlreadyHeard. They discussed the new album, which upcoming track they’re most excited for people to hear, their upcoming headline tour, and more.

‘As It Is’ by As It Is is released on July 17th on FLG (pre-order here).

As It Is will be touring the UK later this year. Support from Greywind. Tickets are on sale now.

As Is It UK tour with Greywind poster
September
3rd Burn It Down Festival, Torquay
4th KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
5th Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
6th Mash, Cambridge
8th The Waterfront Studio, Norwich
9th Corporation, Sheffield
10th Social, Hull
11th The Grove, Newcastle
12th La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
13th District, Liverpool
15th The Limelight 2, Belfast
16th Academy, Dublin
18th Bootleg Social, Blackpool
19th O2 Academy 2, Oxford
20th The Globe, Cardiff
21st Boileroom, Guildford
22nd The Forum, Tunbridge Wells
23rd The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

Find As It Is on: Facebook | X (Formerly Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Music | Website

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