Modest Mouse will play a handful of shows to coincide with the release of their forthcoming album ’We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank’.
As previously reported on NME.COM, the album features a guest appearance by James Mercer of The Shins , and is their first LP release since The Smiths’ Johnny Marr joined the band.
Kicking off in Mexico City in March, the band will play a handful of dates in the US before heading to the UK for ATP Vs The Fans in May.
They will also play a headlining show at Royal Albert Hall before making their way to Spain for a slot at the Primavera Sound Festival.
The dates are:
Mexico City Foro Sol (March 10)
Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom (14)
Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom (15)
Missoula, MT - Missoula Univ Theater (16)
Sioux Falls, SD - Ramkota Exhibit Hall (18)
Fargo, ND - Playmakers Pavilion (19)
Butlins Minehead (ATP vs. the Fans) (20)
London Royal Albert Hall (May 23)
Barcelona Primavera Sound (June 1)
’We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank’ is released on March 20.
--By our New York staff.
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