Bob Mould has announced a string of new solo electric tour dates beginning tomorrow in Cleveland, OH, all following 25+ shows earlier this year in the United States and Europe in support of his latest full-length release, Sunshine Rock. In addition to these solo dates, there will be one Bob Mould full-band appearance at Chicago’s Riot Fest. Singer-songwriter Will Johnson (formerly of Centro-Matic) is confirmed as support.

In addition to new music and touring, Mould recently produced the new Titus Andronicus album, An Obelisk, out now.

The critically acclaimed Sunshine Rock has been described as Mould’s most vibrant and optimistic collection of songs to date. Fans can watch behind-the-scenes footage from the recording of the album in the Sunshine Rock Studio Session video. Mould’s Berlin video, in which he shares an intimate portrait of his life in the German city, can be viewed here.

Along with the solo tour announcement, Mould also released his cover of the punk band Buzzcocks’ single “I Don’t Mind,” which was also recorded during the Sunshine Rock sessions. Mould shares some history:

Early in my sophomore year, two concerts had a major impact on me. The first was at the Longhorn, with Gang of Four opening for the Buzzcocks. I was a huge fan of the Buzzcocks’ approach to pop songwriting and also appreciated the slashing guitar of Gang of Four. I was front and center for the entire Buzzcocks set, studying singer-guitarist Pete Shelley, watching his every motion. Legend has it that the entire band was tripping on LSD that evening—I don’t know, but many times during the set, Pete did lean down, off-mic, and shout the chord changes at me. It left a deep impression, and I became an even more intent student of their work.

Bob Mould solo electric tour:
Sep 11 Cleveland, OH – Music Box Supper Club+
Sep 12 Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark+
Sep 13 Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi+
Sep 13–15 Chicago, IL – Riot Fest (full-band performance)
Sep 17 Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall+
Sep 18 Nashville, TN – City Winery+
Sep 20 Birmingham, AL – Saturn+
Sep 21 Atlanta, GA – City Winery+
Sep 22 Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle+
Sep 24 Carrboro, NC – ArtsCenter+
Sep 25 Richmond, VA – The Broadberry+
Sep 26 Washington, DC – City Winery+
Sep 27 Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage+
Nov 8–9 Europa Park Rust, DE – Rolling Stone Park
Nov 15–16 Weissenhäuser Strand, DE – Rolling Stone Beach
Nov 16 Minehead, UK – Shiiine On Weekender
+ w/ Will Johnson