As previously reported, Calexico will return with its eighth studio album, Algiers, on September 11th (via ANTI- Records). Back in June, the Tucson sextet offered up a first listen with the moody patrol of “Para”, and now they’ve unveiled a far sunnier preview with “Splitter”. Echoing the sounds of Twin Cinema-era New Pornographers, the uptempo track swells with renegade guitars and light horns — vocalist Joey Burns doesn’t sound too shabby, either. Stream the studio cut at Stereogum, and watch a live vdeo below.

To support the new LP, the band will also hit the road in October with the Dodos. Consult the full itinerary below.

Calexico 2012 Tour Dates:
08/04 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Music Festival
10/10 – Boston, MA @ Royale *
10/11 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *
10/12 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer *
10/13 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall *
10/14 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre *
10/16 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe *
10/19 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre *
10/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre *
10/21 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater *
10/23 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore *
10/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre *
10/25 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern *
10/26 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre *
10/27 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom *
10/28 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom *

* = w/ The Dodos