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

July 17, 2013

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