The band has also been tapped by The Pixies to join the legendary band at their December 1st show in Washington, D.C. at Constitution Hall.

The Pixies aren't the first influential band to hand select and generously give Mew their stage. Throughout Mew's touring career, the band has been given numerous and critical opportunities to open for some of the biggest names in music. And now it's their chance to pay it forward.

Mew will be giving local bands in 8 different markets on their upcoming headlining tour this fall (see asterisked dates below) an opportunity to submit themselves to be chosen as direct support for Mew.

Check back here for details on how local bands can enter to win in select markets: http://www.mewsite.com/openformew/