Former Beastie Boys member Mike D announces what he describes as his first solo appearances in the UK and Europe, marking a new phase in his career after the group’s retirement. The announcement follows the release of what outlets describe as his debut solo single, which is framed as Mike D’s first new music as a solo artist. According to reporting, after the death of bandmate MCA in 2012, the remaining Beastie Boys stopped performing and retired the group. The Beastie Boys’ last album is reported as “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two,” released in 2011, and there has been no new Beastie Boys music since then. Multiple sources agree the UK dates include headline concerts in London during summer, though the specific number of shows and venues are not detailed in the excerpts provided. The coverage presents the tour announcement as Mike D’s first venture into solo performance on the continent.