While Chris was mostly writing about newer bands in his recent coverage of the emo revival, several veterans acts have risen from the dead, too. We’ve gotten a new song from Sunny Day Real Estate, a reunion from American Football, and now emo greats Mineral have announced their first shows in 17 years. In addition to releasing some tour dates, frontman Chris Simpson shared a statement that you can read below.

Reconnecting with each other and this material for the first time in 17 years has been a real joy and pleasure. The shows will be the icing on the cake. We are grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to getting to play for all the people who have loved us all along as well as the many who have discovered us posthumously along the way.

(via NPR)

Tour Dates:
09/05 New York NY @ Bowery Ballroom
09/06 New York NY @ Bowery Ballroom
09/09: Washington D.C. @ Black Cat
09/10 Boston MA @ Brighton Music Hall
09/11 Philadelphia PA @ Union Transfer
09/12 Cleveland OH @ Grog Shop
11/2 Gainesville FL @ The Fest 13