Legendary post-punk band Wire return with a brand new album on January 24th. Mind Hive is the band's seventeenth studio album and first since the release of 2017's Silver/Lead. The album, which features nine songs, has been described as "the most masterful 35 minutes of post-punk you will hear this year."
Two different versions of the album will be released - both will include the same music/tracklist/etc, but feature different cover art. The standard edition features a black background and blue lettering; the limited edition version features a black background and red lettering. The standard edition is available to pre-order through Wire's webstore; the limited edition/alt version will be available exclusively through independent brick and mortar record stores in the UK in an effort to get fans out to support indie record shops.
Stream the first single "Cactused" from Mind Hive below.
Along with the album news, Wire also unveiled live dates in support of the album. The North American leg of the tour takes place in March and so far does not include a Detroit area stop.
Wire - North American tour
Mar 03 -- Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
Mar 04 -- Chicago, IL @ Metro
Mar 06 -- Nashville, TN @ Mercury Lounge
Mar 07 -- Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
Mar 09 -- Washington, DC @ Union Stage
Mar 10 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
Mar 11 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg
Mar 12 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg
Mar 13 -- Boston, MA @ Sinclair
Mar 14 -- Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre
Mar 16 -- Toronto, ON @ Great Hall