Turnstile Make SNL Debut With BIRDS and I CARE/DULL

Turnstile Bring Three Never Enough Songs to Their SNL Debut

Turnstile’s first Saturday Night Live appearance brought three Never Enough songs into two performances, now available through official SNL clips.

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Original editorial illustration of Turnstile guitarist Pat McCrory with the Fender model documented in the band’s 2025 campaign. This is not a photograph or reconstruction of the SNL performance.

Turnstile made their Saturday Night Live debut on the October 3, 2026 episode, bringing three songs from Never Enough into two performances. The band played “BIRDS” and a separate medley combining “I CARE” with “DULL”.

Three songs, two performances

The official SNL channel has released both performances, co-published with Turnstile. “BIRDS” has its own clip, while “I CARE/DULL” appears as a single medley. For anyone catching up after the broadcast, those are the two performances to look for.

Dakota Johnson hosted the episode. NBC had announced Turnstile as a first-time musical guest in September.

A new stage for the 2025 album

All three selections come from Never Enough, released on June 6, 2025.

For guitar-minded viewers, the two clips offer a compact set to explore: one standalone song and one paired arrangement. Start with the official “BIRDS” performance, then find “I CARE/DULL” on the same channel. Which song would you have picked for Turnstile’s first SNL set?

Image: Original editorial illustration of Turnstile guitarist Pat McCrory with the Fender model documented in the band’s 2025 campaign. This is not a photograph or reconstruction of the SNL performance.