letlive. Return With Passion, Perspective, & A Proper Farewell

Guitarist Jeff Sayhoun reflects on letlive.’s reunion, their bond with Aussie fans, and what makes this farewell tour unlike any before.

After seven years away from the stage, the return of letlive. has been nothing short of electric. For longtime fans, the band’s reunion tour is more than just a nostalgic revival, it’s a visceral reminder of the raw energy, emotional honesty, and uncompromising intensity that made them one of post-hardcore’s most revered voices.

As the band prepares to bring their long-awaited tour back to Australian shores for the first time since 2017, let live. guitarist Jeff Sayhoun reflects on what keeps drawing them back down under, and what makes this run unlike any before.

“It never feels like a stop on tour, it feels like a reunion,” Sayhoun says of performing in Australia. letlive. have always felt a deep connection to their Aussie fans, describing the crowds as passionate and “raw,” feeding the band’s notorious on-stage energy. Despite being a world away from their hometowns, the sense of familiarity and community they find here keeps them coming back.

Their reunion tour, which kicked off in Europe and the UK earlier this year, has been met with an outpouring of love and loyalty from fans – many of whom thought they’d never get another chance to see the band live. “The response has been overwhelming,” Sayhoun admits. “Seven years is a long time. But the way people showed up, sang every word… it reminded us why we ever did this in the first place.”

Stepping back into their catalogue after such a long hiatus has brought new layers of meaning to the songs that once served as catharsis. Themes of self-discovery, pain, and personal evolution are stitched through the letlive. discography. Now, with time and distance, those lyrics carry fresh weight. “What used to be an outlet of frustration has sometimes turned into a reminder of resilience,” Sayhoun reflects. “It’s like the songs grew up with us.”

While the setlist changes night to night, certain songs hit especially hard in this new chapter. ‘Banshee (Ghost Fame)’ remains a consistent jolt of adrenaline, while politically-charged anthems like ‘Good Mourning, America’ and ‘Renegade ’86’ resonate more than ever. But for Sayhoun, each song is a timestamp – a chapter in a story that’s still being lived.

Known for their high-octane, often acrobatic live shows, letlive. have never been a band to hold back. Sayhoun openly admits there were times the physical toll was steep: “There have been nights where I left the stage bleeding, limping, or straight up wondering if I’d be able to get on the next flight.” But in those moments, the commitment to the crowd outweighed everything else. “You’re just giving everything you can because the people in that room gave you their time and energy.”

Now, with more years and a few hard lessons under his belt, Sayhoun approaches performance with a more balanced mindset. “I’ve learned to listen to my body more,” he says. “Instead of holding back, I try to channel that intensity in a way that keeps me alive to do it again tomorrow.”

Yet even with this new-found awareness, there’s a deep appreciation for the chance to perform again – a realization made even more poignant by letlive.’s decision to frame this reunion tour as their final chapter. “We’re treating this as an official farewell,” Sayhoun reveals. “The whole idea is to pour absolutely everything we have into this tour – into today – without planning what comes next.”

For letlive., this isn’t about legacy or future projects. It’s about presence. About giving the most honest, unfiltered version of themselves to the fans who have stuck with them through every break, every return, every scream, and every silence.

As the final chords draw nearer, letlive. is they’re going out with fire, rather than fading out.