Billy Bragg has shared his first single, 'I Will Be Your Shield' from his forthcoming album, The Million Things That Never Happened.

The album, which marks his 10th studio offering, will be released on October 8th.

The album announcement comes after the release of tour dates in 2021. Bragg is set to begin touring in October of this year, performing throughout the UK and Ireland before traveling to Australia in January, 2022. The musician will play Vicar Street in Dublin on November 4th.

In a press release, Bragg describes 'I Will Be Your Shield' as "the heart and soul of the album."

"I've come to the conclusion that empathy is the currency of music," says Bragg. "After what we've all been through, the idea of being a shield, physically, emotionally, psychologically, really resonates."

In addition to the album announcement and single release, Bragg has also shared the trailer for the upcoming album.

Listen to Bragg's latest single, 'I Will Be Your Shield' and watch the trailer for The Million Things That Never Happened below.

Revisit Billy Bragg's 2019 interview with Hot Press here.