Johnny Marr (ex-The Smiths, Modest Mouse) announces U.S. tour, debuts b-side “The It-Switch”

Johnny Marr has announced that his next single, "New Town Velocity," from The Messenger, released earlier this year on Sire Records, will see a limited U.K. 7-inch release, as well as a worldwide digital release, next week.

Additionally, the single will contain an unreleased b-side, a poppy and upbeat track called "The It-Switch," which is streaming now on Pitchfork. 

The former Smiths and Modest Mouse guitarist will also debut a video for "New Town Velocity," later this week. Check out a teaser below:

Marr has also announced a fall tour of the U.S., following his initial Messenger run last spring. Set to kick off after a tour of Europe and Asia, you can check out a full list of stateside dates, including an appearance at Fun Fun Fun Fest, below:

Oct. 31 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA

Nov. 1 - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA

Nov. 2 - Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

Nov. 3 - Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Los Angeles, CA

Nov. 8 - Fun Fun Fun Festival - Austin, TX

Nov. 9 - Granada - Dallas, TX

Nov. 11 - The Vogue - Indianapolis, IN

Nov. 12 - Mr. Smalls - Pittsburgh, PA

Nov. 13 - Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH

Nov. 16 - Webster Hall - New York, NY

Nov. 17 - Rams Head - Baltimore, MD

Nov. 19 - Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, NC

Nov. 20 - Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Nov. 22 - Marathon Music Works - Nashville, TN

Nov. 23 - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA

Nov. 24 - Freebird - Jacksonville, FL

Nov. 25 - The Beacham Theatre - Orlando, FL

Nov. 26 - Culture Room - Fort Lauderdale, FL