Modest Mouse celebrates 20 years of 'Good News' with anniversary tour

Modest Mouse is gearing up for a U.S. tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their album Good News for People Who Love Bad News. This album, their fourth studio release, played a significant role in propelling the band into mainstream success, largely due to hit singles like "Float On," "Ocean Breathes Softly," and "The World at Large." Released in 2004, Good News for People Who Love Bad News became a defining moment in their career, achieving platinum status and earning Grammy nominations, including one for "Float On" (not bad for a band considered a "one-hit wonder").

Earlier this year, the band celebrated the album’s milestone by releasing an expanded edition. This reissue includes eight remixes from renowned artists such as Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT, who reimagined "The View," and Jacknife Lee, who provided a remix of "Bury Me With It." Other notable contributions came from Dan the Automator ("Float On") and Justin Raisen ("The Good Times Are Killing Me"). These remixes breathe new life into the classic tracks, adding layers of modern interpretation while preserving the original's eclectic indie rock charm.

In line with the reissue, Modest Mouse has officially announced an anniversary tour. The band will perform over 20 shows across the United States, starting on October 28 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at The Republik, before making their way to Seattle's Paramount Theater on October 30. The November leg begins with three consecutive nights at Portland’s Rev Hall on November 1, 2, and 3, followed by performances in Oakland, Los Angeles, and several major cities like San Diego, Denver, and Chicago. The tour concludes with three shows at Brooklyn Steel in New York from November 21 to 23.

Frontman Isaac Brock expressed his excitement about the tour during interviews earlier this year, noting the personal significance of touring Good News for People Who Love Bad News with nearly all the original members who recorded the album. "It’s the only record where I can tour with all the living members," he mentioned in an interview with Rolling Stone. The tour notably lacks late drummer Jeremiah Green, who had temporarily left the band during the album’s recording but later rejoined. Tragically, Green passed away on December 31, 2022, at the age of 45, following a brief battle with cancer. His absence will undoubtedly be felt, as he was a key figure in shaping the band’s sound over the years.

Tickets for the anniversary tour began to go on sale Friday, August 23, and will be available on the band’s official site. Fans in the Modest Mouse fan club will have exclusive access to an artist pre-sale, offering them an early chance to secure tickets for this highly anticipated tour.

Modest Mouse tour and other plans

In addition to the tour, Modest Mouse wrapped up a summer U.S. tour where they shared the stage with Pixies and Cat Power. Brock has also hinted at new music, revealing to Consequence that the band has completed an album’s worth of new material, which could be released as early as next spring. If confirmed, this would be the band’s first full-length release since their 2021 album, The Golden Casket.

Here is the full list of Modest Mouse's 2024 tour dates, for which tickets may still be available in some cases:

October:

• 27-28 – Honolulu, HI @ The Republik
• 30 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theater

November:

• 1, 2, 3 – Portland, OR @ Rev Hall
• 5 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
• 6, 7, 8 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
• 9 – San Diego, CA @ The Sound
• 11 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
• 12 – Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha
• 13 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theater
• 14 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
• 16 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
• 17 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
• 19 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
• 20 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
• 21, 22, 23 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

As Modest Mouse looks back on two decades of one of their most iconic albums, fans can expect the tour to deliver both nostalgia and a reminder of the band’s lasting impact on the indie rock scene.