Modest Mouse have released the new song “Look How Far,” marking the band’s first new music in more than five years. The track follows their 2021 album The Golden Casket and arrives as the influential indie rock group celebrates 30 years as a band.
Built around Isaac Brock’s unmistakable vocal delivery and biting lyrical perspective, “Look How Far” finds Modest Mouse returning to the sharp observational tone that has defined their catalog for decades. Brock’s signature blend of humor and existential frustration comes through clearly in the track’s central lyric: “Look how far we’ve come / oh my god we’re so fucking dumb.” The line encapsulates the band’s long-standing ability to question modern life while maintaining a sense of dark wit.
Musically, the Modest Mouse new song “Look How Far” blends jagged guitar textures with a driving rhythm section that recalls the restless energy of the band’s earlier work. The track feels both familiar and fresh, reinforcing the group’s reputation for balancing raw indie rock instincts with thoughtful songwriting.
The release signals the start of a new era for the band, with more Modest Mouse music expected later in 2026. While no new album has yet been officially announced, the arrival of “Look How Far” suggests the band is actively entering another creative cycle.
Alongside the new single, Modest Mouse have also announced additional North American tour dates spanning spring and summer 2026. The run includes headline shows and major festival appearances across the United States and Canada.
Highlights of the tour include multiple nights at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, a performance at Chicago’s Salt Shed, and a stop at Philadelphia’s The Fillmore. The band will also appear at several major festivals, including Bonnaroo, Outside Lands in San Francisco, and Shaky Knees in Atlanta.
Over the past three decades, Modest Mouse have evolved from cult indie rock favorites into one of the genre’s most enduring bands. Albums like The Lonesome Crowded West and Good News for People Who Love Bad News helped shape the sound of modern indie rock while establishing the band’s reputation for ambitious songwriting.
With the release of “Look How Far,” Modest Mouse reaffirm their ability to channel sharp social observation into music that feels both urgent and unmistakably their own.
More new music from Modest Mouse is expected later in 2026.
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