Israeli punk rock band Useless ID will unveil their live album Live in Tel Aviv this spring.

The 28-track double album will be unveiled on April 21 via Double Helix Records. The release features a special anniversary set in the band’s hometown during their 25th anniversary tour.

Useless ID vocalist Yotam Ben Horin said this about recording their 25th anniversary gig and teaming with Double Helix Records for the release:

“Live In Tel Aviv is a recording from our 25th anniversary tour in our hometown of Israel, where we normally celebrate the milestones of the band with a special show. Though we had no idea it would be at the time, it was our last show in Israel before lockdown. We were at the top of our game, so I really felt we caught some lightning in a bottle with the recording.
I first met [the folks from] Double Helix when we were talking about my solo album Young Forever, which was released in May of 2022. I kept thinking back to this live show—which I had a rough mix of—thinking that one day it should be released. I’d had such a wonderful experience working with them that I asked if by any chance they would be into releasing a Useless ID live album, and I sent them all 28 songs. They quickly replied, 'We'll make it a double LP!' What could be better than a Double LP on Double Helix? So we have 28 songs for our 28th year as a band.”

The live album was mixed by Jason Livermore, who is best known for their work with Descendents, Propaghandi, and Hot Water Music. Pre-orders for the release can be made here.

Useless ID’s last studio album was 2016’s State Is Burning.