Rush use “Subdivisions” to check their sound before shows

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  Rush use “Subdivisions” for soundchecks on nearly every night of their Fifty Something Tour.

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  Geddy Lee said the song tests both microphones and keyboards and covers a lot of ground.

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  Alex Lifeson said its drum arrangement is complex, despite the song sounding straightforward.

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  New drummer Anika Nilles said the song involves many counts and shifts that listeners may not notice.

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  The tour is Rush’s first since 2015 and their first with Nilles, who replaced the late Neil Peart.

Who

Rush, including Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and drummer Anika Nilles.

What

The band uses “Subdivisions” to check its sound before nearly every show.

When

During the Fifty Something Tour, which began in June and was continuing in 2026.

Where

On the Fifty Something Tour; the North American leg continues through the end of 2026, with Europe planned for the following year.

Why

Lee said the song tests microphones and keyboards and covers a lot of ground.

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