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New Orleans alt-rockers MUTEMATH have unveiled a new single "Monument," the first official preview off their upcoming album Vitals, which is expected later this fall.

"Monument" debuted Tuesday on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show. And like the album, it borrows inspiration from the likes of Steely Dan and The Police, with distinct electronic sounds that may remind longtime fans of their band's earlier material.

"A monument usually signifies a memorialization for what is no more," frontman Paul Meany said of the track. "This song is about taking control of the moments we still have, while we still have them together. The threat of an ending is nothing to be afraid of, but something that can be turned into beauty and serve as a vibrant means to keep moving forward."

As we previously mentioned, MUTEMATH will kick off a fall, which is entirely sold out, on Sept. 16, in Minneapolis.

Hear "Monument" below, followed by the band's upcoming tour dates.

08/30 - San Marcos, TX - Float Fest

09/12 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion

09/13 - Raleigh, NC - Walnut Creek Amp

09/16 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry

09/17 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave

09/18 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall

09/19 - Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig

09/21 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's

09/23 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge

09/24 - Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right

09/26 - Boston, MA - Great Scott

09/27 - Boston, MA - Great Scott

09/29 - Washington, DC - U Street Music Hall

10/01 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East

10/02 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East

10/03 - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl

10/04 - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl

10/06 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa

10/07 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa

10/10 - Dallas, TX - Club Dada

10/11 - Dallas, TX - Club Dada

10/19 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Bahia

10/20 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo

10/21 - San Francisco, CA - Brick & Mortar Music Hall

10/23 - Seattle, WA - The Tractor Tavern

10/24 - Portland, OR - Star Theater