Cold War Kids have announced details of a short tour of the UK and Ireland, which will begin in London on May 18th.

The tour will also see the American band perform in Glasgow, Leeds and London as part of the Stag & Dagger festival.

Cold War Kids are currently performing at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.

Cold War Kids tour dates are:

• London, Electric Ballroom – May 18
• Dublin, Academy – 20
• Glasgow, Stag & Dagger festival – 21
• Leeds, Stag & Dagger festival – 22
• London, Stag & Dagger festival - 23

(by Jason Gregory)