American Football Release Live Concert Film and Album

Titled American Football (Live in Los Angeles), the film documents two nights at the El Rey Theatre, both recorded during the band’s 25th-anniversary tour for their self-titled debut.

Directed by Steph Rinzler, the film includes live footage from the shows as well as interviews with Ethel Cain, Yvette Young, and M.A.G.S. It marks the band’s first official concert film release.

The performance is available as a live album, released digitally and on vinyl. The digital version includes live renditions of every track from American Football’s 1999 debut album. The album was initially released earlier this year via Bandcamp, with proceeds supporting relief efforts for victims of the California wildfires. The new vinyl edition includes an eight-page booklet featuring photos from the El Rey shows, captured by Atiba Jefferson.

The film and live album follow several anniversary-related releases from the band in 2024, including a remastered reissue of their debut and a full-length tribute compilation featuring covers by Iron & Wine, Manchester Orchestra, and Blondshell. The house featured on the original album cover has also been listed as a short-term rental on Airbnb since last year.

American Football last released a studio album in 2019, their third full-length, also titled American Football.