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Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks announce tour

The former Pavement man hits the big cities

have announced a UK and Irish tour, to take place in June.

The ex-Pavement frontman will call at venues in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin.

Malkmus and The Jicks, now featuring former Sleater-Kinney drummer Janet Weiss, are set to release their new album 'Real Emotional Trash' on March 3.

It's the singer's fourth solo album, and his first with his band The Jicks since 2003's 'Pig Lib'.

The dates are as follows:

London Shepherds Bush Empire (June 5)
Manchester Academy 2 (7)
Glasgow Oran Mor (8)
Dublin Tripod (9)

To check the availability of Stephen Malkmus tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.


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