JOHNNY MARR UNVEILS NEW SONG "THE IT-SWITCH"; ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE U.S. TOUR THIS FALL
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SOLO DEBUT THE MESSENGER OUT NOW
Johnny Marr has written and recorded a new song, "The It-Switch", which is streaming now at Pitchfork. The song is the b-side to Marr's new single "New Town Velocity," a track from his celebrated solo debut The Messenger (Sire/ADA) out earlier this year to overwhelming worldwide acclaim. The single will be released exclusively in the U.K. next week as a limited edition 7" vinyl, and an iTunes download.
Marr will return to the U.S. this fall, headlining a nationwide tour that kicks off on the West Coast on October 31 and includes a stop at Austin's Fun Fun Fun Festival. The 4-week trek builds upon Marr's well-received spring tour that included a show-stopping set at Coachella and a performance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon where he performed his single "The Messenger" before launching into a thrilling rendition of The Smiths' classic "How Soon Is Now."
The release of The Messenger marks a significant milestone in Marr's distinguished career. First known for his work as the creative force behind The Smiths, Marr has spent the last two decades collaborating with a diverse array of acclaimed bands, including Talking Heads, Pet Shop Boys, The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse, The Cribs and more. One of the most celebrated and influential artists in the history of contemporary music, Marr has earned recognition as one of the greatest guitar players of all time from such outlets as Rolling Stone and SPIN, and most recently earning NME's Godlike Genius award. With The Messenger, Marr continues to evolve as he steps into the spotlight for the first true solo album of his career.
Johnny Marr U.S. Tour Dates
Oct 31 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Nov 01 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Nov 02 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theater
Nov 03 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Nov 08 - Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Festival
Nov 09 - Dallas, TX @ The Granada Theater
Nov 11 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
Nov 12 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Fun House
Nov 13 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
Nov 16 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
Nov 17 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!
Nov 19 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
Nov 20 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
Nov 22 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
Nov 23 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
Nov 24 - Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
Nov 25 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theatre
Nov 26 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
You can purchase The Messenger right now on iTunes.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Inbox Update: Johnny Marr Unveils New Song "The It-Switch" and Announces U.S. Fall Tour
Johnny Marr not only delivered one of the best performances that I caught at Coachella 2013, but has released one of the finest albums I've heard yet in 2013. Here is the latest news as his solo career continues to soar...I'm hoping I get to catch his performance on Halloween night here in Orange County, California!
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I hope I can check him out live again in October. He was so great at Coachella '12.
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