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Modest Mouse Announces New Album and North American Tour

4/21/2026

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Summary

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Modest Mouse (the band) will release An Eraser and a Maze on June 5, 2026.
It is their first album in five years and marks their Glacial Pace debut after Epic Records.
The North American tour starts May 12, 2026, with fall dates in New York and New Orleans.
Tickets go on sale April 24.

History

Historical Context

Modest Mouse, formed in 1992 in Issaquah, Washington, gained critical acclaim with their 2000 album "The Moon & Antarctica," which marked their major-label debut and sold over 500,000 copies. This success paved the way for mainstream recognition, culminating in their 2004 album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News." Their upcoming release, "An Eraser and a Maze," continues their evolution in the indie rock scene.

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Story summary

Modest Mouse (the band) will release An Eraser and a Maze on June 5, 2026.
It is their first album in five years and marks their Glacial Pace debut after Epic Records.
The North American tour starts May 12, 2026, with fall dates in New York and New Orleans.
Tickets go on sale April 24.

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